Bushy Yate
Eucalyptus lehmannii
- Native to:
- Australia
Ian Brooker and David Kleinig,Geoffrey Derrin,Geoffrey Derrin,division, CSIRO (en.wikipedia.org),Tatiana Gerus (www.flickr.com) from Brisbane, Australia,Geoffrey Derrin,Forest & Kim Starr (www.hear.org),Forest & Kim Starr (www.hear.org),Forest & Kim Starr (www.hear.org),Forest & Kim Starr (www.hear.org),Forest & Kim Starr (www.hear.org),Forest & Kim Starr (www.hear.org)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Myrtaceae
- Genus:
- Eucalyptus
- Species:
- Eucalyptus lehmannii
- USDA Symbol:
- EULE9
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 900 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Lignotuberous; resprouts after fire. Seeds released from woody capsules following heat.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to coastal regions with sandy soils
Propagation & Germination
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment; surface sow on well-drained medium and keep moist.