Germplasm Reported from the Australian Center of Diversity, bluegum, or cvs thereof is reported to tolerate narrower extremes of temperature and soil than many of the more tropical species. Also cultivated in California, Arizona, and Hawaii. Major successes have been in mild temperate climates and in cool highlands. Cultivation Propagated by seed and basket transplants ca 6 mos old. No seed treatment is required.
Fresh seeds germinate well but deteriorate rapidly.
The tree is readily established, easily reproducing from self-sown seed. Seedlings like the adults are susceptible to drought, fire, and frost. Verma et al. The wood burns freely, leaving little ash, and carbonizes easily, making good charcoal. Even the dead leaves and fallen bark are highly flammable.