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Eucalyptus racemosa

Scribbly Gum

Myrtaceae

Description:

Medium tree to 25 m with an open habit and smooth white-grey bark marked with characteristic “scribbles.” Produces clusters of white flowers in winter and spring. A striking tree for wildlife and cultural heritage gardens.

Special Features:

  • Food and shelter for koalas and glider possums

  • Seeds eaten by pale-headed rosellas

  • “Scribbles” caused by Endoxylon cinerea moth larvae

  • Hardy and low maintenance

Natural Habitat:

Dry Eucalypt Forest

Aspect:

Full Sun

Soil/Conditions:

Well-drained

Tree/Shrub Height:

Tree to 20m

Attracts:

Bees

Flower Colour:

White, Cream

Eucalyptus racemosa - Scribbly Gum

Gallery

Regional ecosystem:

12.2.6, 12.3.14, 12.5.3, 12.5.12, 12.8.2, 12.9-10.4, 12.11.5, 12.11.27, 12.12.14

Link to Regional Ecosystem description QLD Gov:

https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/regional-ecosystems/list/?landzone=&description=Eucalyptus+racemosa&class=&biodiversity=&submit=Search

https://www.publications.qld.gov.au/dataset/re-technical-descriptions/resource/1771f391-44b9-4d25-8315-f92033610a9b

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