Eucalyptus viminalis ssp. viminalis
Manna or Ribbon Gum
Fast growing upright tree. Smooth white trunk above a rough base of 2-6 m. Bark from upper trunk and branches shed in long ribbons in summer.
Additional information
- FamilyMyrtaceae
- StoreyUpper storey
- Size10-50 m x 8-15 m
- Plant groupingTrees 5 m +
- LeavesLeaves hanging, glossy dark green, juvenile leaves paired, stalkless and lance-shaped to 65 mm long, adult narrower, to 20 cm long.
- Flower colourWhite
- Flowering timeJanuary to May
- FlowersBuds egg-shaped on a flattened stalk, in clusters of 3. Fruit round with 3-4 projecting valves.
- Bird attractingGeneral - food and habitat
- Butterfly attractingFood plant for caterpillars
- Frog habitatNo
- Growing conditionsDeep moist loam soils, in valleys or low lying areas. Drier soils will produce shorter trees. Frost hardy. Full sun
- Garden useExcellent shade tree for large gardens and parkland. Honey production. Food & habitat resource for birds, koalas and possums.
- Commercially availableAustralian plant & indigenous nurseries
- Conservation statusWidespread within the Shire along waterways
- Aboriginal Use Manna (food), medicines, tools
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Photographer/s: 1, 2 Marty White/SYR ©; 3, 4 Marilyn Bull ©
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