Gray Ironbark

Eucalyptus paniculata

Native to:
Australia

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Myrtaceae
Genus:
Eucalyptus
Species:
Eucalyptus paniculata
USDA Symbol:
EUPA

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Tree
Height:
4500 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jan,feb,nov,dec
Bloom Colors:
white

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:
★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
Butterflies & Moths:
★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, bees
Fire Ecology:
Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
Fire Notes:
Lignotuberous; resprouts after 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 coastal regions with poor soil fertility