Eucalyptus nicholii
Eucalyptus nicholii
- Native to:
- Australia
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Myrtaceae
- Genus:
- Eucalyptus
- Species:
- Eucalyptus nicholii
- USDA Symbol:
- EUNI3
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 1500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- sep,oct,nov
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Eucalyptus nicholii is a lignotuberous species that can resprout after fire; seeds are also released from woody capsules following fire.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy to loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to open forests with poor soil fertility
Propagation & Germination
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Seeds do not require pretreatment; sow on the surface of a well-drained seed mix and keep moist. Germination occurs in 2-4 weeks at 18-22°C.