Key Benefits
 | Commercial species |
| Good timber producer |
| Ornamental, fuels, medicinal |
Problem Solving Features
| Moderate moisture requirements |
| Low maintenance |
| Land restoration or commercial timber |
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Eucalyptus camaldulensis var obtusa River red gum |
referring to the opercula |
Description: This is a large tree to 90' and found distributed in a wide area of New South Wales, Western, Central and Northern Australia. The principle use is for heavy construction including flooring , framing, fencing, plywood , veneer, firewood, charcoal production. Other features are it's use in the landscape for shelter, gums, honey, ornamental, fuel, oils and medicinal properties.
Culture: Loam or sandy loam type soil, pH 5.5 to 6.4.
Uses: Ornamental, commercial wood products.
| Temperature Rating | USDA Zone 8 |
| Type | Tree to 90', |
| Flower Color | Creamy white |
| Growth Rate | Moderate to fast |
| Placement | Sun |
| Culture | Moderate moisture |
| Native | Seed source NT |
| Family | Myrtaceae |
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