Tasmanian Bluegum

Scientific Name: Eucalyptus globulus Labill.

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

Tasmanian Bluegum
General Information
Usda SymbolEUGL
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsTree
Native LocationsEUGL

Plant Guide

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

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)17
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceHigh
Frost Free Days, Minimum240
Hedge ToleranceMedium
Moisture UseHigh
pH, Maximum6.8
pH, Minimum5.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim1200
Planting Density per Acre, Minim170
Precipitation, Maximum60
Precipitation, Minimum21
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)24
Salinity ToleranceLow
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityYes
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodFall, Winter and Spring
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialYes
Fall ConspicuousYes
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorWhite
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 (fee80
Growth RateRapid
Growth FormSingle Stem
Fruit/Seed ColorBlack


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorHigh
Seed Spread RateModerate
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Seed per Pound304326
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 BeginWinter
Fruit/Seed AbundanceHigh
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodFall
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

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

Tasmanian Bluegum

Tasmanian Bluegum

Tasmanian Bluegum

Tasmanian Bluegum

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