Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Myrtaceae

Genus:

Eucalyptus

Species:

Eucalyptus mortoniana

USDA Symbol:

EUMO5

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

1500 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Like many eucalypts, may resprout from lignotuber or epicormic buds following fire. Adapted to fire-prone Australian habitats.

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 sandy plains and rocky outcrops

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–28 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination; sow on surface and do not cover. Fresh seed germinates best.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI