Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Myrtaceae

Genus:

Eucalyptus

Species:

Eucalyptus kochii subsp. plenissima

USDA Symbol:

EUPL8

Growth Characteristics

Height:

1000 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,may

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees, insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Lignotuber present allowing resprouting after fire. Adapted to Mediterranean fire regimes of southwestern Australia.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

Adapted to arid environments with low fertility

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–28 days

Notes:

Surface sow; requires light for germination. Germinates best at 18-22°C.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI