While the Yellow Gum tree, Eucalyptus leucoxylon is widely known as a small-to-medium Eucalypt variety, this is not always the case.
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One of the few trees to survive the nuclear blast at Hiroshima in Japan in 1945 was a Yellow Box, Eucalyptus melliodora.
Early settlers in the USA discovered the Walnut tree growing in mixed forests from Canada to northern Florida and west through the plains. Timber from this tree has become a worldwide favourite and is highly sought after.
These beautiful and stately Angophora trees are renowned for thick clusters of white flowers in Dec, Jan & Feb, attracting insects and nectar lovers.
Embark on an exploration of the Silky Oak, a fascinating native of the Australian east coast. Delve into its origin, captivating appearance, intriguing facts, and the care it requires.
Discover the intriguing world of the Brittle Gum, a unique Eucalyptus species with a powdery white bark and a knack for snapping unexpectedly.
The name comes from its dark red resin, known as dragon’s blood. Dracaena trees have a unique appearance, the shape of an upturned umbrella.
Eucalyptus rubida – Candlebark Gum. This tough character has formed a reputation as one of the country’s hardiest Eucalyptus trees.
In northern Australia, the bright orange flowers of a Royal Poinciana tree heralds the coming of summer, and the start of the storm season.
Common name Blackwood Botanical name Acacia melanoxylon Family Fabaceae Natural range south-east Australia Mature height to 20m Form Fairly upright, can be multi-stemmed Likes Growing anywhere Dislikes Not much Where to plant Timber plantation Known for Attractive timber Blackwood for timber When is Blackwood not ‘black’? That is the question. The answer – unfortunately – is that nobody