Scientific Name: Eucalyptus urnigera Endemic Having a natural distribution confined to a particular geographic region
Common Name: urn gum
Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots
Family: Myrtaceae
Form Description: Tree. Leaves: Juvenile – are rounded with a heart-shaped base, a toothed margin, glaucous or green. Adult – lanceolate to ovate, green and glossy or slightly glaucous. Bark: Smooth and streaked grey; green and orange when new.
Height (m): 6 – 40
Flowers: Umbels with 3 flowers.
Fruit: Woody capsules – distinctly urn-shaped with a deeply sunken disc.
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Habitat Notes
Found in sub-alpine forests and woodlands on dolerite mountains.
Site Tolerance
Exposed, Moist, Rocky, Windy
Soil Tolerance
Clay, Loam, Well-drained
Frost Tolerance
Hardy
General Notes
Provides dense shade. An ornamental species, very colourful bark and quaintly shaped characteristic capsules.
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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
10 years dry stored in refrigerator at 4°C
Seed Treatment Notes
Suitable for direct seeding. Otherwise 4-6 weeks stratification may improve germination.
Germination Time
2-4 weeks