southern mahogany

How to Grow and Care for southern mahogany

southern mahogany · Eucalyptus botryoides
Also known as: bastard mahogany; southern mahogany; swamp mahogany

Grow in fertile, well-drained, neutral to acid soil in full sun with shelter from cold winds. Grow tender species outdoors in mild or frost-free counties only. See eucalyptus cultivation

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Planting and Growing southern mahogany

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Care Tips

Grow in fertile, well-drained, neutral to acid soil in full sun with shelter from cold winds. Grow tender species outdoors in mild or frost-free counties only. See eucalyptus cultivation

How to Water southern mahogany?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for southern mahogany?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for southern mahogany?

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What Soil Is Best for southern mahogany?

Soil type
Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for southern mahogany?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize southern mahogany?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune southern mahogany?

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

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How to Propagate southern mahogany?

Propagate by seed at 13-18°C in spring and summer

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How to Transplant southern mahogany?

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How to Care for southern mahogany in Winter?

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How to Plant southern mahogany?

Grow in fertile, well-drained, neutral to acid soil in full sun with shelter from cold winds. Grow tender species outdoors in mild or frost-free counties only. See eucalyptus cultivation

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How to Repot southern mahogany?

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How to Harvest southern mahogany?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to silver leaf, oedema and honey fungus

Pests

May be susceptible to eucalyptus gall wasp and eucalyptus sucker

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The Toxicity of southern mahogany

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Attributes of southern mahogany

Plant typeTrees
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spreadwider than 8 metres
FoliageEvergreen
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Scientific Classification

Species
Eucalyptus botryoides
Genus
Eucalyptus
Family
Myrtaceae
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