Wandoo
Eucalyptus wandoo
- Native to:
- Australia
Jardí Botànic de Barcelona,Consultaplantas,Gnangarra,Aussie Oc,Hughesdarren,Jardí Botànic de Barcelona,Consultaplantas,Aussie Oc,State Government of Western Australia, Forestry Dept.,Jardí Botànic de Barcelona,Jean and Fred (www.flickr.com) from Perth, Australia,John Tann (www.flickr.com) from Sydney, Australia
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Myrtaceae
- Genus:
- Eucalyptus
- Species:
- Eucalyptus wandoo
- USDA Symbol:
- EUWA3
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 3000 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, bees
- Fragrant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Eucalyptus wandoo is fire-adapted; lignotubers allow resprouting after fire.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy loam soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to Western Australia; prefers open woodlands