Eucalyptus punctata

Eucalyptus punctata

Grey gum

Description: Often confused with E. deanei, but E. punctata is found on drier sites on slopes above E. deanei. The old, mottled dark gray bark of the Grey gum sheds to reveal colors of orange, gray and cream. Found along the coast and nearby ranges from Liverpool Range south to Jervis Bay New South Wales.

Culture: Sun, acid pH soil, loam, 28" annual rainfall.

Uses: Koala browse, ornamental plantings, shade, sawmill timber, firewood, small timber.

Temperature Rating	USDA Zone 9
Type	Tall tree habit to 100' (35 m), NO lignotuber
Flower Color	White
Growth Rate	Moderate
Native	New South Wales
Family	Myrtaceae

Key Benefits

	Tall tree to 100'
	Mottled bark colors
	Moderate to fast growth rate

Problem Solving Features

	Does well in sun
	Best in poor soils with low fertility
	Low maintenance
	Low moisture requirements
	No fertilizer needed

Pricing - See Price List Here

*Seed germinates easily with normal methods. About 82-90 seeds per gram.

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