FAMILY:

MYRTACEAE

Genus:

Eucalyptus

species:

grandis

Common name:

Flooded gum, Rose gum

Name derivation:

Genus: Greek eu - a well, kalypto - to cover with a lid; species: Latin great or large, referring to growth habit.

Growth habit:

Evergreen tree.

Dimensions:

Height 45-55m, width 5m.

Foliage:

Adult, alternate, lanceolate, dark green, discolorous.

Flower:

Borne in auxillary umbels of 7-12, operculum broadly conical. Flowers in late winter to early spring.

Fruit:

Capsules with projecting fruit valves incurved.

Other features:

Trunk straight smooth white. Rough at base.

Natural distribution:

Coastal NSW north of Sydney to SE Qld, 1000-1800mm rainfall.

Soils:

Deep moist clay loams, good drainage.

Natural vegetation:

Mountain ranges, fertile valleys. Subtropical rainforests

Landcare use:

Adaptable to soil and climate. Fast growing. Honey. Timber.

Propagation:

Fresh seed in spring.

Pests and diseases:

Leaf blister sawfly.