Scientific Name: Eucalyptus viminalis subsp. x hentyensis Endemic Having a natural distribution confined to a particular geographic region

Common Name: henty white gum

Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots

Family: Myrtaceae

Form Description: Large tree. Leaves: Variable depending on parent cross (E. viminalis, E. ovata). Bark: Variable between parent crosses (E. viminalis, E. ovata).

Height (m): 5 – 8

Flowers: Flowers are white.

Fruit: Woody capsules – but variable between parent crosses (E. viminalis, E. ovata).

Municipality
Break O’DayBrightonBurnieCentral CoastCentral HighlandsCircular HeadClarenceDerwent ValleyDevonportDorsetFlindersGeorge TownGlamorgan-Spring BayGlenorchyHobartHuon ValleyKentishKing Island
Plant Communities
Coastal VegetationDry Eucalypt ForestHeathWet Eucalypt Forest
Site Tolerance

Dry, Moist, Rocky, Shady, Windy

Soil Tolerance

Clay, Fertile, Loam, Nutrient-poor, Sandy, Well-drained, Poorly-drained

Frost Tolerance

Hardy

Propagation Calendar

  • Flowering Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Seed Collecting Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Sowing Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Cutting Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Propagation Method
Seed

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 Treatment Notes

Similar to parent crosses (E. viminalis, E. ovata): Suitable for direct seeding. Otherwise 6-8 weeks to pricking out.

Germination Time

2-4 weeks