Blackbutt
Eucalyptus patens
- Native to:
- Australia
Geoff Derrin,Geoff Derrin,Geoff Derrin,Kerry Raymond,Mattinbgn,Ian Brooker and David Kleinig,Mueller, Ferdinand von, 1825-1896,State Government of Western Australia, Forestry Dept.,Bauple58,Jan Smith (www.flickr.com) from Brisbane, Australia,Mattinbgn,Mattinbgn
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Myrtaceae
- Genus:
- Eucalyptus
- Species:
- Eucalyptus patens
- USDA Symbol:
- EUPA19
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 3000 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, bees, mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts from lignotuber after fire. Adapted to periodic fire regimes in its native Western Australian habitat.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Thrives in areas with high rainfall
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Surface sow; requires light for germination. Germinates readily without pretreatment.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI