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| Vegetation Database .. detailed information | |
| narrow-leafed ironbark Eucalyptus crebra | |
 Photo courtesy of Con Lokkers. | |
| Plant Family : | Myrtaceae |
| Plant Form : | tree |
| Growth Habit : | Tree 15-25m tall, with a long straight trunk and an open crown. |
| Fruiting Season : | Flowering period is most months except December to February. |
| Description : | Food tree for Koalas and is a major sourse of pollen for bees except central QLD. A very valuable hardwood. The timber is in demand for sleepers, bridge work and fence post. |
| Distribution : | Common local species. Widest distribution of any ironbark. Cape York to Sydney, west to Roma, Alpha, and Torrens Creek. |
| Introduced : | No |
| Seen North Qld : | Yes |
| Additional info .. | locations seen (9) .. habitats seen (6) .. |
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