Key Benefits
 | Fast growing species |
| Shedding bark in ribbons |
| White flowers |
Problem Solving Features
| Best in poor soils with moderate fertility |
| Low maintenance |
| Sun lover |
| Fast growing |
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Eucalyptus regnans Mountain ash, Swamp gum, Stringy gum, Giant ash |
Description: Reported as the tallest hardwood tree in the world ! This tree has a long, straight trunk with the bark being shed annually in long ribbons. Flowers are small and rarely noticed (how are you going to see them 300' up?) Makes a magnificent specimen tree where hardy. Grows best with moisture throughout the year in high rainfall areas with somewhat fertile soil. Native to Victoria and Tasmania.
Uses: Sawmill timber, ground contact timber, pulpwood.
| Temperature Rating | USDA Zone 8 |
| Type | Large tree to 325'+ (100+ m) |
| Flower Color | White |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Placement | Sun |
| Soil Type | Loam |
| Soil Moisture (minimum) | 750 mm (30") per year |
| Native | Victoria, Tasmania |
| Family | Myrtaceae |
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