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Eucalyptus cornuta Yate |
SUBGENUS SYMPHYOMYRTUS Section Bisectae Subsection Hadrotes |
Description: Yate is a large, well-branched tree 30-60'. It has distinctive dark gray, shaggy bark on the trunk, smooth above. Leaves are dull, bluish, narrow-lanceolate. The main feature of this species is the profuse, globular clusters of bright yellow flowers. The buds are long, thin and horn-shaped. This species is commonly found along coastal south-west West Australia. Suitable for slightly saline sites (ECe 200-400 mS/m.
Culture: Sun, sandy loam soils, pH 5.5 to 6.4, annual rainfall minimum of 20 inches per year.
Uses: Ornamental, windbreak, shade, water-logged areas, honey, coastal plantings, salt affected areas, wind resistant plants. It is one of the hardest and strongest timbers in the world.
| Temperature Rating | USDA Zone 9 |
| Type | Tree 30-60', lignotuber |
| Flower Color | yellow |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Placement | Sun |
| Culture | Requires moist conditions |
| Native | WA |
| Family | Myrtaceae |
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