Eucalyptus tereticornis
Queensland Blue Gum
Myrtaceae
Description:
Tall tree to 30 m with smooth bark that sheds annually. Drooping foliage and white flowers in winter. A primary food source for koalas, also providing shelter for gliders. Seeds eaten by pale-headed rosellas. Ideal for large gardens or properties.
Special Features:
Attracts birds and pollinators
Hard, strong timber
Food and shelter for koalas and gliders
Suitable only for large gardens or properties
Natural Habitat:
Dry Eucalypt Forest
Aspect:
Full Sun
Soil/Conditions:
Adaptable
Tree/Shrub Height:
Tree to 45m - Spread 6m
Attracts:
Koala, Nectar feeding Bird, Insects, Bees, Fauna
Flower Colour:
White, Cream, Pink
Flowering time:
Winter, Spring
Eucalyptus tereticornis - Queensland Blue Gum
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Regional ecosystem:
12.2.7, 12.2.10, 12.2.11, 12.3.3, 12.3.5, 12.3.6, 12.3.7, 12.3.11, 12.3.16, 12.3.19, 12.3.20, 12.3.21, 12.5.2, 12.9-10.2, 12.9-10.8, 12.9-10.17, 12.9-10.18, 12.11.5, 12.11.9, 12.11.15, 12.11.18, 12.12.3, 12.12.12, 12.12.23, 12.8.16, 12.9-10.11, 12.1.1, 12.2.5, 12.3.1, 12.3.3d, 12.3.5a, 12.3.12, 12.5.4, 12.8.14, 12.8.17, 12.9-10.5a, 12.9-10.7, 12.9-10.7a, 12.9-10.17b, 12.11.3, 12.11.3a, 12.11.5a, 12.11.5e, 12.11.5j, 12.11.5k, 12.11.14, 12.11.23, 12.12.5, 12.12.11, 12.12.15, 12.12.28
