Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Myrtaceae

Genus:

Eucalyptus

Species:

Eucalyptus pilularis

USDA Symbol:

EUPI

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

7000 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees, koalas, possums

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Epicormic resprouter; recovers vigorously from lignotuber and trunk after fire. Thick bark provides protection.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

fertile, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Prefers coastal and sub-coastal regions with good rainfall

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–28 days

Notes:

Sow on surface or lightly covered; requires light and warmth (20-25°C) for best germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI