Gray-Box
Eucalyptus moluccana
Also known as: White Box
- Native to:
- Australia
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Myrtaceae
- Genus:
- Eucalyptus
- Species:
- Eucalyptus moluccana
- USDA Symbol:
- EUMO8
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 3000 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, birds, koalas
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts vigorously from lignotuber and epicormic buds following fire. Adapted to frequent fire regimes in Australian woodlands.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy to loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- adapted to nutrient-poor soils
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Surface sow seeds as they require light for germination. Maintain warm temperatures around 20-25°C.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI