Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Myrtaceae

Genus:

Eucalyptus

Species:

Eucalyptus macrocarpa

USDA Symbol:

EUMA21

Growth Characteristics

Height:

400 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

red, pink, cream

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees, honeyeaters

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Develops a lignotuber allowing regeneration after fire. Common in fire-prone mallee ecosystems of Western Australia.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to sandy plains and dunes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Sow on surface, do not cover seed. Requires light for germination and temperatures around 18-22°C.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI