Eucalyptus fulgens

Green Scentbark

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

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.