Vegetation Database .. detailed information | |
Blue Gum, Forest Red Gum Eucalyptus tereticornis | |
Photo courtesy of Keith Townsend. | |
Eucalyptus tereticornis (Flower) Photo courtesy of Keith Townsend. | |
Plant Family : | Myrtaceae |
Plant Form : | tree |
Growth Habit : | Tree 20-30m high can reach 50m in tall forest areas. |
Fruiting Season : | Spring-Summer |
Description : | Important nectar and pollen producer, food tree for Koalas. Timber is heavy and durable used for construction and fence post. |
Distribution : | Common local species. Eastern QLD., N.S.W., and Vic. Found in open forest and alluvial plains. |
Introduced : | No |
Seen North Qld : | Yes |
Additional info .. | locations seen (9) .. habitats seen (5) .. |
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