Trees
Eucalyptus viminalis
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Descriptor |
Fast growing upright tree. Smooth white trunk above a rough base of 2-6m. Bark from upper trunk and branches shed in long ribbons in summer. Leaves hanging, glossy dark green, juvenile leaves paired, stalkless and lance-shaped to 65mm long, adult narrower, to 20cm long. |
Cultural knowledge |
Bird attracting: food and habitat, Butterfly attracting: food plant for caterpillars |
Ecological role |
Food, medicine, tools |
Height |
10-50m |
Width |
18-15m |
Sun |
Full sun |
Soil type |
Deep moist loam soils, drier soils will produce shorter trees |
Flowering time |
January to May |