Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Myrtaceae

Genus:

Eucalyptus

Species:

Eucalyptus vernicosa

USDA Symbol:

EUVE7

Growth Characteristics

Height:

200 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

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:

Develops a lignotuber allowing it to resprout vigorously after fire. Common in fire-prone Tasmanian alpine and subalpine heathlands.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to alpine and subalpine regions of Tasmania

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Sow on surface, seeds require light for germination. Best germinated at cool temperatures around 15-20°C.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI