Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus sargentii
- Native to:
- Australia
Ian Brooker and David Kleinig,Geoff Derrin,Geoff Derrin,Hughesdarren,Jean and Fred (www.flickr.com) from Perth, Australia,Tuttle Bros. Nurseries,National Plant Materials Center (U.S.),Tuttle Bros. Nurseries,Tuttle Bros. Nurseries,National Plant Materials Center (U.S.),Hammond, John Martin, 1886-1939,Coolidge Rare Plant Gardens Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Myrtaceae
- Genus:
- Eucalyptus
- Species:
- Eucalyptus sargentii
- USDA Symbol:
- EUSA10
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 1500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts vigorously from lignotuber and epicormic buds following fire; typical mallee fire response.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- Adapted to arid and semi-arid regions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment; light improves germination rates.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI