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Blakella tessellaris (syn Corymbia tessellaris)

Moreton Bay Ash

Myrtaceae

Description:

A tree with an open, drooping habit and green pendulous leaves up to 18 cm long. Produces white flowers up to 15 mm in summer, followed by light brown woody capsules up to 11 mm.

Special Features:

  • Attracts birds

  • Single white trunk with grey bark at base

  • Salt spray tolerant

Natural Habitat:

Seacoast

Aspect:

Full Sun

Soil/Conditions:

Adaptable, Well-drained

Tree/Shrub Height:

Tree to 30m - Spread 6m

Attracts:

Nectar feeding Bird

Flower Colour:

White

Blakella tessellaris (syn Corymbia tessellaris) - Moreton Bay Ash

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Regional ecosystem:

12.2.2, 12.2.11, 12.2.14, 12.3.11, 12.5.2, 12.5.13, 12.8.17, 12.8.27, 12.9-10.7, 12.11.6, 12.12.12, 12.9-10.8

Link to Regional Ecosystem description QLD Gov:

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