Eucalyptus viminalis ssp. viminalis (Information Only)

Botanical Name: Eucalyptus viminalis ssp. viminalis

Common Name: Manna Gum

Type: Tree 10 – 50m x 8 -15m

Features:

• Fast growing, tall upright tree with smooth white bark, rough bark often persisting at base
• Buds and fruit in groups of 3
• White flowers; Jan-Apr
• Bird and butterfly attracting
• Important koala food tree
• Bark shed in ribbons during summer
• Used for timber, pulp and honey production

Requirements:

• Full sun
• Adaptable, with tallest specimens found in moist deep loam in mountain areas

Aboriginal Use:

• Manna
• Medicines
• Implements