Eucalyptus rubida ssp rubida

Eucalyptus rubida ssp rubida

Candlebark, Ribbon gum, White gum

Description: This species has an open crown habit and is recognized by the tall tree habit and smooth white bark, often with red to red-brown old patches with horizontal insect scars. It differs from E. dalrympleana, mainly in bark color and the glaucous juvenile leaves. The wood is tough, but not durable and is useful in fencing. Trees produce nectar for honey production. Found in the high tablelands and mountains of New South Wales, Victorian Alps, Tasmania and a small area of South Australia. Flowers are small and in clusters of 3, white in color and open in late summer followed by cup-shaped seed capsules.

Culture: Sun, acid pH soils, clay, gravels or loam, 24-64" annual rainfall.

Uses: Food source for Koala browse, ornamental plantings, hedges and windbreaks, shade trees, firewood, honey production, frost tolerant plant.

Climate Data: Favors cool humid to warm sub-humid climate. Heat index, hot: 86 degrees F, cold: 24 degrees F. Rainfall 600-1600 mm (24 - 64 inches), altitude (Tasmania 75-750 m), (Snowy Mountains 1400 m).

Temperature Rating	USDA Zone 8
Type	Medium tree 36 to 60' (12-20 m), lignotuber
Flower Color	White
Growth Rate	Fast
Native	New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia
Family	Myrtaceae

Key Benefits

	Large tree to 60'
	Fast growing
	Grown primarily for its attractive bark colors

Problem Solving Features

	Best in poor soils with low fertility
	Low maintenance
	Sun lover
	No fertilizer needed
	Provides attractive bark colors

Pricing - See Price List Here

*Seed germinates easily with normal methods. Approximately 40 days for total germination. Typical germination rate 223 per gram.

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