Description and Uses
Eucalyptus globulus ssp. Globulus (Blue gum) is a
tropical
tree from
Southern Australia . It is mainly grown for its
oil crops
, which have a
long shelf life. The crop is harvested by
pruning. It starts flowering after
0 -
0 years. The yield will be
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fuel, timber, apiculture, oil, ornamental, . The
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{missing data}) as its significant
phytochemical. There is
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tree's
{missing data} yielding
{missing data} -
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tree's wood is called
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0 -
0 kg/m³. Regarding firewood production the
tree's growing speed is
very fast, it's energetic value is
4800 ckal/kg and the wood's drying speed is
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18 years the
tree can be totally removed as it reached its commercial and ecological goal.
Eucalyptus globulus ssp. Globulus has a lifespan of
200 years.
Environmental limitations
The tree is
55 meters tall with a crown of
25 meters wide. The
tree prefers a planting distance of
600 cm and a row distance of
600 cm. It is
very fast growing and
intolerant to shade.
Eucalyptus globulus ssp. Globulus has a
shallow root-system and it has symbiotic associations with the
fungi
(endo and ecto mycorrhiza). It is
not able to fix nitrogen with
"any bacteria. The name(s) or string of bacteria include(s)
"not applicable ". The
tree's flower-morphology is
hermaphroditic and is pollinated by
insects.
Eucalyptus globulus ssp. Globulus is
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no thorns.
Eucalyptus globulus ssp. Globulus thrives in an altitude of
0 to
3100 meters above sea-level
(tropical). The minimum temperature is
-7°C; optimally between
12 -
18°C. The optimal rainfall is
1250
mm/year. Without irrigation the annual rainfall should be between
500 -
1500mm (L/m²). The optimal soil-pH is between
6.0 -
8.0 in a soil texture of
sand. To salt it is
intolerant to wind
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Pests and Diseases
Eucalyptus globulus ssp. Globulus is susceptible to the following pests:
Gonimbrasia herlina
. And it's susceptible to the following diseases:
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,
.
Seed Propagation
Seeds are
orthodox and can be stored for
7 months. There are approximative
2000000
seeds/kg. The seeds can be propagated as followed:
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