Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Myrtaceae

Genus:

Eucalyptus

Species:

Eucalyptus viminalis

USDA Symbol:

EUVI

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

5000 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)

Butterflies & Moths:

★★★★☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees, koalas

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Eucalyptus viminalis is a resprouter; mature trees can survive low to moderate intensity fires and regenerate from epicormic buds.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained, fertile, loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Prefers areas with good water availability

Propagation & Germination

Germination Time:

14–28 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment; surface sow on well-drained medium and keep moist.

Where to Buy

Nationwide Seller

• Sheffield's Seed (seeds)