This large tree has a straight trunk with sub-fibrous bark at the base and smooth greenish spreading branches that form a dense rounded crown. It has pale green lanced-shaped leaves and the red to white flowers appear in a cluster during spring.

Hardiness zones 10 to 12

Eucalyptus torellianais naturally found in Australia growing in a narrow belt that is 80 kilometres wide in northern Queensland and is one of the few Eucalyptus species that grows in a rainforest environment.

It prefers well drained deep sandy loam with high moisture retention and grows in an open sunny position and is light frost and drought tolerant.

Cadaga is a medium size tree that is grown for its attractive bark and spreading crown. It is planted in large gardens as a lawn specimen for shade or used along roadsides. It is suitable for coastal regions and establishes in 2-4 years and is long lived. It is also grown in forest regions and the timber is not normally harvested due to the trees rarity. ID 634

Eucalyptus(ew-ka-LIP-tus) torelliana(tuh-REL-ee-AH-nah)

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