Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Myrtaceae

Genus:

Eucalyptus

Species:

Eucalyptus odorata

USDA Symbol:

EUFR5

Growth Characteristics

Height:

1500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,may

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 and epicormic buds after fire; highly flammable due to volatile oils.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–28 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination; surface sow and keep moist.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI