Shining Gum
Eucalyptus nitens
- Native to:
- Australia
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Myrtaceae
- Genus:
- Eucalyptus
- Species:
- Eucalyptus nitens
- USDA Symbol:
- EUNI5
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 7000 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:
- Capable of resprouting from lignotuber after fire; commonly regenerates following wildfire in native range.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- fertile, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Prefers cool, high-altitude regions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for germination; sow on surface and keep moist at 15-20°C.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI