Sydney Bluegum

Scientific Name: Eucalyptus saligna Sm.

Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Myrtales / Myrtaceae / Eucalyptus L'Hér./ Eucalyptus saligna Sm.

Sydney Bluegum
General Information
Usda SymbolEUSA
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsTree
Native LocationsEUSA

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Sydney Bluegum.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)21
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceNone
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceMedium
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceHigh
Frost Free Days, Minimum340
Hedge ToleranceLow
Moisture UseMedium
pH, Maximum6.0
pH, Minimum4.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim1200
Planting Density per Acre, Minim170
Precipitation, Maximum200
Precipitation, Minimum60
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)24
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityYes
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodFall, Winter and Spring
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialYes
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorYellow
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGray-Green
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterModerate
Foliage TextureCoarse
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanLong
Leaf RetentionYes
Known AllelopathYes
Height, Mature (feet)160.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee130
Growth RateRapid
Growth FormSingle Stem
Fruit/Seed ColorBlack


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorHigh
Seed Spread RateSlow
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Seed per Pound208000
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodEarly Spring
Propagated by CuttingsYes


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductYes
Post ProductYes
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Browse AnimalLow
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fuelwood ProductHigh
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

Sydney Bluegum

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