Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Myrtaceae

Genus:

Eucalyptus

Species:

Eucalyptus regnans

USDA Symbol:

EURE14

Growth Characteristics

Height:

10000 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, mammals

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Eucalyptus regnans is serotinous; its seeds are released after fire, and the species requires fire for regeneration in many populations.

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:

thrives in deep, fertile soils of temperate rainforests