Eucalyptus macrorhyncha

Description: A large tree, growing to 35m a with rounded canopy spreading to 20m. Thick fibrous red-brown bark that has deep furrows and glossy green lance-shaped leaves to 15cm. Profuse creamy-white flowers in summer and autumn.

Origin: NSW, ACT, Vic, SA.

Cultural notes: Prefers well-drained soils in full sun or part shade. Naturally occurs in well-drained clay soils or poor shallow soils on slopes and ridges. Does not like wet or compacted soils.

Tolerates: Tolerant of drought, frost and snow.

Flowering type and season: Flowing in summer and autumn. Clusters of creamy white flowers appear from small diamond-shaped buds. Fruit is large and round with three projecting valves.

Foliage type and colour: Adult foliage is glossy green, lanceolate and up to 15cm long. Often asymmetrical. Juvenile leaves are ovate with wavy margins and grow to 5cm in length and 3cm in width.

Soil type: Well-draining soils are preferred. Clay soils are preferred. Naturally occurs with poorer soils and shallow soils on slopes and ridges.

Width: Up to 20m

Height: Up to 35m

Recommended uses: Attractive shade trees for larger gardens or parklands.