Eucalyptus laevopinea - Silvertop Stringybark

Eucalyptus laevopinea

Silvertop Stringybark

Description: This species has a thick, fibrous, stringy grayish-brown bark. Juvenile leaves are opposite, then alternating and discolorous green. Adult leaves are alternate, with lanceolate, slightly glossy green leaves with numerous oil glands. Found native in the Central and Northern Tablelands of New South Wales and SE Queensland.

Culture: Sun, acid pH, low fertility loams, moderate moisture needs.

Uses: Fast growing shade tree. Contains essential oil.

Temperature Rating	USDA Zone 9
Type	Tall forest tree to 131' (40m), lignotuber
Flower Color	White
Growth Rate	Moderate to fast
Native	New South Wales, Queensland
Family	Myrtaceae

Key Benefits

	Tall tree to 131'
	Moderate to fast growth rate
	Stringy bark

Problem Solving Features

	Fast growth rate
	Best in poor soils with low fertility
	Low maintenance
	Low moisture needs

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*Seed germinates easily with normal methods.

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