Eucalyptus pumila

Eucalyptus pumila

Native to:
Australia

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Myrtaceae
Genus:
Eucalyptus
Species:
Eucalyptus pumila
USDA Symbol:
EUPU18

Growth Characteristics

Height:
1000 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jan,feb,mar,dec
Bloom Colors:
white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, birds
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 Australian woodlands.

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 sandstone ridges and plateaus

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–28 days
Notes:
Surface sow; requires light for germination. Germinates best at 18-22°C.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI