Description and Uses
Eucalyptus maculata (Spotted gum) is a
tropical
tree from
Southern Australia . It is mainly grown for its
timber crops
, which have a
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total removing. It starts flowering after
0 -
0 years. The yield will be
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timber, fodder, fuel, apiculture, . The
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inedible . The
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{missing data} ({missing data} -
{missing data}) as its significant
phytochemical. There is
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{missing data} from the
tree's
{missing data} yielding
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{missing data} oil. The
tree's wood is called
{missing data} and has a density of
590 -
860 kg/m³. Regarding firewood production the
tree's growing speed is
fast, it's energetic value is
0 ckal/kg and the wood's drying speed is
{missing data}. After
30 years the
tree can be totally removed as it reached its commercial and ecological goal.
Eucalyptus maculata has a lifespan of
70 years.
Environmental limitations
The tree is
42 meters tall with a crown of
16 meters wide. The
tree prefers a planting distance of
300 cm and a row distance of
300 cm. It is
very fast growing and
partial shade tolerant.
Eucalyptus maculata 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 maculata is
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{missing data} and has
no thorns.
Eucalyptus maculata thrives in an altitude of
1000 to
2000 meters above sea-level
(tropical). The minimum temperature is
-1°C; optimally between
15 -
20°C. The optimal rainfall is
1600
mm/year. Without irrigation the annual rainfall should be between
700 -
1800mm (L/m²). The optimal soil-pH is between
5.0 -
7.0 in a soil texture of
clay. To salt it is
intolerant to wind
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Pests and Diseases
Eucalyptus maculata is susceptible to the following pests:
Lyctus brunneus
, Platypus externe-dentatus
. And it's susceptible to the following diseases:
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,
.
Seed Propagation
Seeds are
orthodox and can be stored for
36 months. There are approximative
85000
seeds/kg. The seeds can be propagated as followed:
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