Eucalyptus grandis - Flooded Gum, Rose Gum

Eucalyptus grandis

Flooded Gum, Rose Gum

Description: A straight trunk tree with smooth bark, white, gray-white or blue-gray in color. The most widely planted Eucalyptus species and is noted for its timber production in Australia. Juvenile leaves are somewhat oval, adult foliage shaped like a lance. Native to coastal areas from near Newcastle New South Wales area and north into Queensland. Reports from the Australian National Botanic Gardens report no frost damage after eight years. Suitable for slightly saline sites (ECe 200-400 mS/m.

Culture: Sun, acid pH, clay loam, loam, sandy loam soil, 36" + annual rainfall.

Uses: Ornamental, shade, Koala browse, sawmilling, timber production.

Temperature Rating	USDA Zone 9
Type	Tall tree to 163' (50m), lignotuber absent
Flower Color	White
Growth Rate	Fassssssssssssst!
Native	New South Wales, Queensland
Family	Myrtaceae

Key Benefits

	Fast growing tree to 163'
	Excellent for timber production
	Smooth bark, white/blue/gray or gray/white color

Problem Solving Features

	Fast growing species
	Reported as frost tolerant
	Low maintenance
	Good timber producer

Pricing - See Price List Here

*Seed germinates easily with normal methods. 331-628 average seeds per gram.

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