Eucalyptus neglecta
Eucalyptus neglecta
- Native to:
- Australia
Ian Brooker and David Kleinig,Murray Fagg,Maiden, J. H. (Joseph Henry), 1859-1925,Maiden, J. H. (Joseph Henry), 1859-1925,,Bombay Natural History Society,National Plant Materials Center (U.S.),Cannon, William Austin, 1870-,Field Columbian Museum, author,Shaffer Nurseries,Sargent, Charles Sprague, 1841-1927,Royal Palm Nurseries Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Myrtaceae
- Genus:
- Eucalyptus
- Species:
- Eucalyptus neglecta
- USDA Symbol:
- EUNE6
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 1500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts vigorously from lignotuber after fire. One of the most cold-hardy eucalypts, adapted to alpine conditions including periodic fire.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to areas with occasional droughts
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Sow on surface or barely cover; requires light for germination. Best at 18-22°C.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI