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Eucalyptus fulgens

Green Scentbark

Medium tree with coarsely furrowed rough bark to small branches, branchlets smooth.

Additional information

  • SynonymSeparated from Eucalyptus aromaphloia
  • FamilyMyrtaceae
  • StoreyUpper storey
  • Size12-20 m x 7-15 m
  • Plant groupingTrees 5 m +
  • LeavesEgg-shaped to elliptic bluish-green juvenile leaves to 7.5 cm x 2 cm. Adult - long, lance-shaped, glossy green leaves to 18 cm x 1.8 cm.
  • Flower colourWhite
  • Flowering timeJanuary to March
  • Flowers7-clustered funnel-shaped buds with pointed caps. Fruit cup-shaped, valves slightly protruding.
  • Bird attractingGeneral - food and habitat
  • Butterfly attractingFood plant for caterpillars
  • Frog habitatNo
  • Growing conditionsMoist loam soils of valleys in the foothills. Full or partial sun.
  • Garden useShade tree for moist but not wet areas.
  • Commercially availableIndigenous nursery
  • Conservation statusRare in Victoria with few known populations, most of which are within the Shire.
  • Aboriginal Use Eucalypts provided food, medicines, containers, string and tools.
Photographer/s: 1, 4 David Blair ©, 2, 3, 5 Marilyn Bull ©;

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