Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Myrtaceae

Genus:

Eucalyptus

Species:

Eucalyptus platypus

USDA Symbol:

EUPL7

Growth Characteristics

Height:

1000 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

yellow, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from lignotuber after fire. Tolerates moderate fire regimes typical of Australian mallee ecosystems.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to southwestern Australia; adapts to poor soils

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–28 days

Notes:

Surface sow; seeds require light for germination. Germinates readily at 18-22°C.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI