Where is eucalyptus suitable for planting and where is it planted most?

Eucalyptus planting area

Generally speaking, eucalyptus is native to Australia. It is mainly distributed in areas with an altitude of about 1200-2400 meters, that is, swamps and heavy clay soils near the seaports. It can also be commonly found in sandy loams near the coast. It is also distributed in neighboring Indonesia, the Philippine Islands, and New Guinea Island. Eucalyptus in my country is mainly distributed in Yunnan, Sichuan, Fujian and many other places.

Eucalyptus Planting Conditions

Eucalyptus likes a warm climate, but it cannot tolerate humidity and heat. If the climate is too hot, the eucalyptus will grow poorly, and it can only accept low temperatures of around -7°C for a short period of time.

Generally speaking, if eucalyptus lives at -5℃ within 2-3 days, it will suffer frost damage of varying degrees. If the frost damage is light, the twigs will die. If the frost damage is severe, the entire eucalyptus will die.

Key points of eucalyptus planting and management

1. The afforestation site for eucalyptus should be located in a desolate mountainous area with convenient transportation, thick soil, no slopes, loose and fertile soil, and suitable for planting trees.

2. The best time to plant eucalyptus is from March to May, when the weather is cloudy and rainy or the soil is moist.

3. The planting density of eucalyptus varies depending on the species of eucalyptus. Generally speaking, the row spacing of eucalyptus is about 1.5m×4.0m or 2.0m×3.0m.