Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Myrtaceae

Genus:

Eucalyptus

Species:

Eucalyptus pellita

USDA Symbol:

EUPE18

Growth Characteristics

Height:

4000 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Eucalyptus pellita is fire-tolerant; mature trees resprout after fire.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained, sandy or loamy soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers nutrient-rich soils in native range

Propagation & Germination

Germination Time:

14–28 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment; surface sow on moist medium and keep warm.