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:

Low

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,may

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees, possums

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Unlike many eucalypts, E. regnans is killed by intense fire and regenerates from seed rather than resprouting. Requires fire-free intervals of 20+ years to reach reproductive maturity.

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

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–28 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination; sow on surface and keep moist. Best germination at 15-20°C.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI