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| Botanical Name: |
Eucalyptus grandis
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| Sounds like: |
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| Common Name: |
Flooded Gum
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| Family Name: |
MYRTACEAE
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| Genus: |
Eucalyptus
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| species |
grandis
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| Name Derivation |
G: Gk. eu - a well, kalypto - to cover with a lid; S: Lat. great or large, referring to growth habit.
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| Growth Habit: |
Evergreen tree
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| Dimensions: |
45-55m x 5m
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| Flower: |
Borne in umbels of 6-8 in the upper axils; calix tube pyriform, operculum broadly conical with a short umbo. Flowers in late winter to early spring.
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| Climate: |
Well suited to deep moist clay loams of good nutrient status and drainage. Light to moderate frosts do not present a problem. Rainfall should be in the 1000-3500mm range for optimum results
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| Fruit: |
Capsules pyriform, in sessile clusters, 5 valves nearly level with rim
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| Propagation: |
Fresh seed in spring.
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| Horticulture Use: |
Only suited to large scale park or garden planting.
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| Culture & Maintenance: |
Native to high rainfall areas, therefore regular watering and mulching is important. Soil preparation prior to planting can be beneficial. Pruning may be required for shaping young specimen trees.
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| Foliage: |
Adult, alternate, petiolate, lanceolate, dark green, discolorous.
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