| Common Name: |
Forest red Gum, Blue Gum. |
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| Family: |
Myrtaceae |
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| Form and Size: |
A large tree, usually 20 - 30m high, but to 50m in tall forest areas. |
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| Distribution: |
Eastern Qld., NSW and eastern Vic.; in open forests and on alluvial
plains. |
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| Adult Leaves: |
Long drawn-out point, thick, shiny, green. |
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| Bark: |
Smooth, white, grey or grey blue deciduous in large flakes or sheets,
often rough and flaky at the base. |
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| Flowers: |
White occasionally pink, about 1.5cm diameter; clusters of 5 - 12. |
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| Flowering Period: |
June to November. |
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| Fruit: |
Capsules 5 - 7mm long, 4 - 8cm wide; valves strongly exserted. |
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| Cultivation/Notes: |
Propagate from seed. An important nectar and pollen producer, and
the leaves are relished by koalas. The timber is heavy and durable
and is used for construction and posts. |
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