This large tree has a smooth greyish trunk with branches in the upper part or lower down in drier regions and forms a dense rounded crown. It has dark green lanced-shaped leaves and the creamy flowers appear in a cluster from spring to summer.

Hardiness zones 7 to 9

Eucalyptus bicostata is naturallyfound in Australia from Victoria with some isolated stands in New South Wales, growing in mountainous forest.

It prefers a deep moist well drained clay loam in an open sunny position and is frost and drought tolerant. 

The Southern Blue Gum is a large tree that is grown in bushland settings or planted as a lawn specimen in large parks and gardens. It is not suitable for domestic gardens due to its size. It is suitable for mountainous and coastal regions and establishes in 3-5 years and is long lived. The strong timber is used for construction. ID 633

Eucalyptus (ew-ka-LIP-tus) bicostata (bi-kos-TAH-ta)

‘Eucalyptus’: from Greek eu + kalyptos  - well-covered (refers to the characteristic capped buds); ‘bicostata’: two ribs (refers to the ribs on the capsules). Syn. E. globulus ssp. & E. st johnii.

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