Salmon Gum
Eucalyptus salmonophloia
- Native to:
- Australia
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Myrtaceae
- Genus:
- Eucalyptus
- Species:
- Eucalyptus salmonophloia
- USDA Symbol:
- EUSA8
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 2500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jan,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- cream, white, yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, bees, insects
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Lignotuberous species capable of resprouting from epicormic buds after fire. Tolerates moderate fire regimes.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy loam with low fertility
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid regions, prefers open woodland
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Surface sow seeds; requires light for germination. Best germinated at 18-22°C.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI