Scientific Name: Eucalyptus cordata subsp. cordata Endemic Having a natural distribution confined to a particular geographic region
Common Name: roundstem heartleaf gum
Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots
Family: Myrtaceae
Form Description: Straggly shrub or small tree. Leaves: Juvenile and adult leaves are the same. Round to heart-shaped with toothed margins, stem-clasping and very glaucous. Bark: Smooth, grey over pale grey with shedding orange ribbons.
Height (m): 2 – 6
Flowers: Umbels with 3 flowers.
Fruit: Woody capsule – cup-shaped, glaucous, with sunken disc.
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Habitat Notes
Local in the south and south-east from sea level to about 800m. In scrub and forest on poorly drained ground, usually on dolerite hills. Isolated small stands in wet eucalypt forest.
Site Tolerance
Moist, Rocky, Shady, Waterlogged
Soil Tolerance
Clay, Loam, Nutrient-poor, Poorly-drained, Well-drained
Frost Tolerance
Hardy
General Notes
The dense silvery canopy extends almost to ground level. Ideal for screen or windbreak. Unfortunately very susceptible to leaf-eating insects.
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Propagation Method
Seed Information
Seed Collection
Collect capsules and store in paper bags until valves open to release seed.
Seed Treatment Method
Standard Scatter seed thinly on to damp potting mix. Hold seed in place by covering with more potting mix to approximately the depth of the seed size.
Seed Storage Life
More than 10 years dry stored in refrigerator at 3-5°C
Seed Treatment Notes
Suitable for direct seeding. Germinates readily.
Germination Time
2-4 weeks
Cutting & Division Information
Impracticable