Black Marlock
Eucalyptus redunca
- Native to:
- Australia
Geoff Derrin,Geoff Derrin,Geoff Derrin,Maiden, J. H. (Joseph Henry), 1859-1925,Maiden, J. H. (Joseph Henry), 1859-1925,Maiden, J. H. (Joseph Henry), 1859-1925,Maiden, J. H. (Joseph Henry), 1859-1925,Geoff Derrin,Mueller, Ferdinand von, 1825-1896,Luehmann, J. George ANZAAS,Mueller, Ferdinand von, 1825-1896,Betts, Harold S. (Harold Scofield) Smith, Charles Stowell, joint author
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Myrtaceae
- Genus:
- Eucalyptus
- Species:
- Eucalyptus redunca
- USDA Symbol:
- EURE13
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 1500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,oct,nov,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:
- Lignotuber allows resprouting after fire. Typical mallee growth habit with multiple stems from swollen base.
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 Western Australia; prefers open, sunny locations
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Surface sow seeds; requires light for germination. Germinates readily in warm conditions.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI