This large tree grows to 15 m (40ft) with a crooked trunk with bark that has mottled tones of white and grey with scribbles and the irregular branching forms a dense crown. It has grey-green lanced-shaped leaves and the white flowers appear in summer.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Eucalyptus rossii is naturally found in Australia growing from the western slopes of New South Wales to Queensland and Victoria in open forests.

It is commonly found growing in poorer well drained soils in a open sunny position and is frost and drought tolerant.

Snappy Gum is a medium size tree that is not commonly cultivated in urban gardens. It is planted in large gardens or parks as a lawn specimen or found in botanical collections. It is used for roadside plantings and open country areas. The brittle timber is of little commercial use and the tree is fast growing when young establishing in 2 to 4 years and is long lived. ID 521

Eucalyptus (ew-ka-LIP-tus) rossii (ROS-ee-eye)

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