Eucalyptus steedmanii
Eucalyptus steedmanii
- Native to:
- Australia
Ian Brooker and David Kleinig,Arthur Henry Shakespeare Lucas (en.wikipedia.org) / Francis George Allman Barnard (en.wikipedia.org),Evans Gardens,Tuttle Bros. Nurseries,Spalding, George H,Evans Gardens,Arthur Henry Shakespeare Lucas (en.wikipedia.org) / Francis George Allman Barnard (en.wikipedia.org)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Myrtaceae
- Genus:
- Eucalyptus
- Species:
- Eucalyptus steedmanii
- USDA Symbol:
- EUST12
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 800 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, bees, honeyeaters
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Lignotuberous mallee that resprouts vigorously from basal lignotuber after fire.
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 arid regions, prefers open sunny areas
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Surface sow; seeds require light for germination. Best at 18-22°C.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI