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Eucalyptus camaldulensis Dehnh.
river redgum
EUCA2

Summary
Duration Perennial
Growth Habit Tree
Native Status L48 (I), HI (I), PR (I)
Federal T/E Status
National Wetland Indicator FAC
 
Morphology/Physiology
Active Growth Period Spring, Summer, Fall
After Harvest Regrowth Rate
Bloat None
C:N Ratio High
Coppice Potential Yes
Fall Conspicuous No
Fire Resistant No
Flower Color Yellow
Flower Conspicuous Yes
Foliage Color Green
Foliage Porosity Summer Moderate
Foliage Porosity Winter Moderate
Foliage Texture Coarse
Fruit/Seed Color Brown
Fruit/Seed Conspicuous Yes
Growth Form Single Stem
Growth Rate Rapid
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (feet) 60
Height, Mature (feet) 120.00
Known Allelopath Yes
Leaf Retention Yes
Lifespan Long
Low Growing Grass No
Nitrogen Fixation
Resprout Ability Yes
Shape and Orientation Erect
Toxicity None
 
Growth Requirements
Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils Yes
Adapted to Fine Textured Soils Yes
Adapted to Medium Textured Soils Yes
Anaerobic Tolerance Medium
CaCO3 Tolerance Medium
Cold Stratification Required No
Drought Tolerance Medium
Fertility Requirement Low
Fire Tolerance None
Frost Free Days, Minimum 180
Hedge Tolerance Low
Moisture Use High
pH, Minimum 5.00
pH, Maximum 8.50
Planting Density per Acre, Minimum 170
Planting Density per Acre, Maximum 1200
Precipitation, Minimum 20
Precipitation, Maximum 100
Root Depth, Minimum (inches) 20
Salinity Tolerance High
Shade Tolerance Intermediate
Temperature, Minimum (°F) 17
 
Reproduction
Bloom Period Early Spring
Commercial Availability Routinely Available
Fruit/Seed Abundance Medium
Fruit/Seed Period Begin Summer
Fruit/Seed Period End Winter
Fruit/Seed Persistence Yes
Propagated by Bare Root Yes
Propagated by Bulb No
Propagated by Container Yes
Propagated by Corm No
Propagated by Cuttings No
Propagated by Seed Yes
Propagated by Sod No
Propagated by Sprigs No
Propagated by Tubers No
Seed per Pound 350400
Seed Spread Rate Slow
Seedling Vigor High
Small Grain No
Vegetative Spread Rate None
 
Suitability/Use
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
Protein Potential
Pulpwood Product Yes
Veneer Product Yes
 
 
Time Generated: 10/04/2008 03:43 AM MDT