Accepted Symbol
EUMA23
Symbol
EUMA23
Scientific Name
Eucalyptus Maculata
Common Name
Spotted Gum
Category
Dicot
Genus
Eucalyptus
Family
Myrtaceae
Family Symbol
MYRTAC
Family Common Name
Myrtle Family
Image Gallery
Ecology and Taxonomy Data
Orders
Liliales
Subclass
Liliidae
Class
Liliopsida
Division
Magnoliophyta
Superdivision
Spermatophyta
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Kingdom
Plantae
Itis Tsn
42750
Duration
Perennial
Growth Habit
Forb/herb
Native Status
L48 (N), AK (N), CAN (N)
Morphology/Physiology
Active Growth Period
Spring, Summer, Fall
Bloat
None
C N Ratio
High
Coppice Potential
Yes
Fall Conspicuous
No
Fire Resistance
Yes
Flower Color
White
Flower Conspicuous
Yes
Foliage Color
Dark Green
Foliage Porosity Summer
Moderate
Foliage Porosity Winter
Moderate
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fruit Color
Black
Fruit Conspicuous
Yes
Growth Form
Single Stem
Growth Rate
Rapid
Height At Base Age
40
Maximum Feet
75
Height
No
Mature Feet
Yes
Known Allelopath
Long
Leaf Retention
No
Lifespan
None
Low Growing Grass
No
Nitrogen Fixation
Erect
Resprout Ability
None
Growth Data
Adapted To Coarse Textured Soils
Yes
Adapted To Medium Textured Soils
Yes
Adapted To Fine Textured Soils
Yes
Anaerobic Tolerance
Low
Caco3 Tolerance
Low
Cold Stratification Required
No
Drought Tolerance
Low
Fertility Requirement
Low
Fire Tolerance
Low
Frost Free Days
180
Hedge Tolerance
None
Moisture Use
High
Ph Minimum
6.0
Ph Maximum
8.0
Planting Density Per Acre
170
Maximum
1200
Precipitation Minimum
20
Precipitation Maximum
80
Root Depth
20
Minimum Inches
Low
Salinity Tolerance
Intolerant
Shade Tolerance
19
Reproduction Data
Bloom Period
Winter
Commercial Availability
Contracting Only
Fruit Seed Abundance
Medium
Fruit Seed Period Begin
Spring
Fruit Seed Period End
Summer
Fruit Seed Persistence
Yes
Propogated By Bare Root
Yes
Propogated By Bulbs
No
Propogated By Container
Yes
Propogated By Corms
No
Propogated By Cuttings
No
Propogated By Seed
Yes
Propogated By Sod
No
Propogated By Sprigs
No
Propogated By Tubers
No
Seeds Per Pound
4000
Seed Spread Rate
Slow
Seedling Vigor
High
Small Grain
No
Vegetative Spread Rate
None
Sustainibility Data
Berry Nut Seed Product
No
Christmas Tree Product
No
Fodder Product
No
Fuelwood Product
High
Lumber Product
Yes
Naval Store Product
No
Nursery Stock Product
Yes
Palatable Browse Animal
Low
Palatable Graze Animal
Low
Palatable Human
No
Post Product
Yes
Pulpwood Product
Yes
Veneer Product
Yes
