This large tree has rough grey bark at the base becoming smooth bluish-white with spreading branches that form a medium rounded crown. It has a leathery lanced-shaped green leaves and the small cream flowers appear in a cluster during winter.

Hardiness zones 8 to 11

Eucalyptus grandis is naturally found in Australia growing from the northern east coast of New South Wales to southern Queensland in valleys and prefering rainforest fringes where it forms a canopy over young rainforest. It is very fast growing attaining a hight between 3 and 7 m (10 to 20ft) in the first year.

It prefers a well drained basalt derived alluvial loam but tolerates a heavy moist soil and grows in a open sunny position and is drought and frost tender.

Flooded Gum is a large tree that is grown for its habit and is planted in large gardens or forest settings. It is suitable for coastal and low-mountain regions establishing in 3 to 5 years and is long lived. This is an important timber tree for the north-east coast and is used in honey production. ID 233

Note:
Care should be taken when selecting a sight allowing ample room for it to grow as it has vigorous roots that can lift concrete and block drains.

Eucalyptus (ew-ka-LIP-tus) grandis (GRAN-dis)

Myrtaceae (mir-TAY-see-ee)
Myrtle, Eucalyptus, Clove and Guava Family