Trees
Eucalyptus polyanthemos
|
Descriptor |
Dense to spreading, small to medium rough-barked tree, trunk often crooked. Roundish blue-green juvenile leaves retained as adult foliage, 4-5cm x 3.5-5cm. Profuse 7-flowered bunches of flowers at the ends of branches. Buds bluish and diamond-shaped, fruit barrel-shaped |
Cultural knowledge |
Food, medicines, containers, string and tools |
Ecological role |
Bird habitat and food, food for caterpillars and nectar for butterflies |
Height |
30m |
Width |
15m |
Sun |
Full sun, semi shade |
Soil type |
Well drained soils |
Flowering time |
October-January |