Trees

Eucalyptus viminalis​
​             Ribbon gum
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

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