Yellow gum
Eucalyptus leucoxylon
About
Eucalyptus leucoxylon, commonly known as yellow gum, blue gum or white ironbark, is a species of small to medium-sized tree that is endemic to south-eastern continental Australia. It has smooth yellowish bark with some rough bark near the base, lance-shaped or curved adult leaves, flower buds in groups of three and cylindrical, barrel-shaped or shortened spherical fruit. A widely cultivated species, it has white, red or pink flowers.
- Family
- Myrtaceae
How to use it
The yellow gum tree is widely cultivated for its ornamental value and can be used in landscaping to add color and texture to gardens. Its flowers attract pollinators, making it beneficial for local ecosystems. Additionally, the tree's bark can be used in crafts and for decorative purposes.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Eucalyptus leucoxylon
- Slug
- eucalyptus-leucoxylon
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Myrtaceae
- Genus
- Eucalyptus
- Species
- leucoxylon
- Wikidata QID
- Q161468
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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