Eucalyptus ovularis
Eucalyptus ovularis
- Native to:
- Australia
Maiden, J. H. (Joseph Henry), 1859-1925,Mohl, Hugo von, 1805-1872 Schlechtendal, D. F. L. von (Diederich Franz Leonhard), 1794-1866,National Plant Materials Center (U.S.),Bailey, Frederick Manson, 1827-1915,Jardin Botanique de la faculté de Médicine de Strasbourg University of Glasgow. Library
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Myrtaceae
- Genus:
- Eucalyptus
- Species:
- Eucalyptus ovularis
- USDA Symbol:
- EUOV3
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 800 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, bees, insects
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts from lignotuber after fire. Typical of mallee eucalypts with strong post-fire regeneration capacity.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid regions, prefers low fertility
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Surface sow; seeds require light for germination. Best results with fresh seed.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI