Botanical Name: Eucalyptus globulus ssp. bicostata

Common Name: Victorian blue gum

Type: Tree to 60 m tall

Features:

  • Fast growing tall tree with three subspecies
  • Bark mostly smooth, ribbony, streaked grey and reddish tan over cream
  • Juvenile leaves have a whitish bloom (glaucous)
  • Flowers white, mainly In spring
  • Good shade, habitat and nectar tree
  • Good for revegetation projects in suitable conditions

Requirements:

  • Full sun, semi-shade
  • Deep, moist soil