Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Myrtaceae

Genus:

Eucalyptus

Species:

Eucalyptus laevopinea

USDA Symbol:

EULA16

Growth Characteristics

Height:

4000 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees, koalas

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from epicormic buds and lignotuber after fire. Bark is fibrous and somewhat protective.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained, sandy to loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

prefers open forest environments

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–28 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily with light and warmth; no pretreatment required.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI