Eucalyptus dalrympleana ssp dalrympleana
Mountain gum,
Broad leaved ribbon gum
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Eucalyptus dalrympleana ssp dalrympleana Mountain gum, Broad leaved ribbon gum |
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Description: This species is from the mountains of SE New South Wales, adjacent Victorian Alps and the Central Highlands of Tasmania. A large, straight trunk tree with an open crown and trunk diameters up to 4'. Juvenile leaves are rounded, dull gray-green, adult leaves are up to 9" long and wavy. The bark peels to reveal pink patches. A fast growing tree that prefers heavy, but well drained soil in cool areas of high rainfall.
Culture: Sun, acid pH clay, clay loams, moderate moisture, does best in cool areas with high rainfall.
Uses: Reported to tolerate frosts and snow, provides shade, fast growth rate, Koala browse.
| Temperature Rating | USDA Zone 8 |
| Type | Large tree to 150' (15-40 m), lignotuber |
| Flower Color | White |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Placement | Sun |
| Culture | Moderate moisture needed |
| Native | New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania |
| Family | Myrtaceae |
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