FAMILY:

MYRTACEAE

Genus:

Eucalyptus

species:

erythrocorys

Common name:

Illyarrie. Red cap gum.

Name derivation:

species; erythro - red, corys - cap or helmet.

Growth habit:

Evergreen small weeping tree.

Dimensions:

Height 9m, width 5m.

Foliage:

Deep green, concolorous. Leathery. Lanceolate to falcate. Mature leaves opposite.

Flower:

Bright yellow stamens with red grooved operculumb in summer. Umbels with 3 flowers.

Fruit:

Large angular capsule.

Other features:

Pale trunk with flaking bark. Drought tolerant. Frost tender.

Natural distribution:

Dongara - Geraldron, WA.

Soils:

Limey costal sands.

Natural vegetation:

Near coastal.

Landcare use:

Local revegetation. Bird attracting. Ornamental.

Propagation:

Seed.

Pests and diseases:

Leaf eating insects. Borers.