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Eucalyptus camaldulensis

River red gum​

Tree with smooth white or cream coloured bark, lance shaped or curved adult leaves, flower buds in groups of seven or nine, white flowers and hemispherical fruit with valves extending beyond the rim.

  • Cultural knowledge: Wood: Food, medicines, containers, string and tools
  • Ecological role: Bird habitat and food, food for caterpillars and nectar for butterflies
  • Height: 20-45m
  • Width: 12m
  • Sun: Full sun, semi shade
  • Soil type: Found along banks of watercourses as well as floodplains, subject to regular flooding. Prefers soils with clay content.
  • Flowering time: Summer
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