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General Information

Eucalyptus brockwayi is an evergreen tree with a deep, open crown; it can grow 15 - 25 metres tall. The straight, cylindrical bole is relatively short, up to 70cm in diameter[, ].
The tree is harvested from the wild for local use as a source of materials. It has potential as a wood crop for arid, Mediterranean climates. It is an attractive ornamental[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Australia - southern central Western Australia

Habitat

Open woodlands, mainly on small rocky hills; at elevations from 180 - 420 metres[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	20.00 m
Growth Rate	Medium
Pollinators	Bees, Insects
Cultivation Status	Cultivated, Ornamental, Wild

Cultivation Details

Eucalyptus brockwayi is native to the semi-arid climate of Western Australia, where it is found at elevations up to 420 metres. Summers are hot and dry, with most rainfall occurring in the winter months. Mean annual rainfall is within the range 225 - 375mm; mean maximum of the hottest month is 30°c; mean minimum of the coldest month is 4°c, and there are generally around 15 frosts a year[]. When dormant, the plant can survive temperatures down to about -3°c, but young growth is more tender and can be severely damaged at 0°c[].
Requires a sunny position, succeeding in a range of light to medium-textured, well-drained soils of low to moderate fertility[]. Found in the wild on sandy soils or sandy loams derived from basic rock[]. Prefers a pH in the range 7 - 7.5, tolerating 6.5 - 8[].
This species is a possibility for arid Mediterranean-type climates where wood is urgently needed. It has grown well in North Africa[].
Annual wood production potential is 4-5 cubic metres per hectare[].
Eucalyptus species have not adopted a deciduous habit and continue to grow until it is too cold for them to do so. This makes them more susceptible to damage from sudden cold snaps. If temperature fluctuations are more gradual, as in a woodland for example, the plants have the opportunity to stop growing and become dormant, thus making them more cold resistant. A deep mulch around the roots to prevent the soil from freezing also helps the trees to survive cold conditions[]. Many members of this genus are remarkably adaptable however, and there can be a dramatic increase in the hardiness of subsequent generations from the seed of survivors growing in temperate zones[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The bark contains more than 40% tannin[, ].

The heartwood is red. The wood is straight grained; hard and tough but not termite resistant. It is used locally for mining purposes, tool handles[, ].
The wood is used for fuel[].

Propagation

Seed - no pre-treatment is required[]. Surface sow in a sunny position and make sure the compost is not allowed to dry out[, , ]. Species that come from high altitudes appreciate 6 - 8 weeks cold stratification at 2°c[]. Pot up the seedlings into individual pots as soon as the second set of seed leaves has developed, if left longer than this they might not move well. The seedlings are ready for planting in the field when they are 25 - 30 cm tall, usually after 3 - 4 months.
The seed has a long viability[].