Black Ironbox

Eucalyptus raveretiana

Native to:
Australia

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Myrtaceae
Genus:
Eucalyptus
Species:
Eucalyptus raveretiana
USDA Symbol:
EURA4

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Tree
Height:
3500 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jan,oct,nov,dec
Bloom Colors:
white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, bees, insects
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fragrant:
Yes
Fire Ecology:
Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
Fire Notes:
Resprouts from lignotuber after fire. Thick bark provides some fire protection on mature trees.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
fertile, well-drained alluvial soils
pH:
5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
often found along riverbanks and floodplains

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–28 days
Notes:
Seeds require light for germination. Sow on surface and keep moist.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI