This large tree has a straight trunk with rough dark bark at the base that shed in plates and ascending branches that form a rounded crown. It has glossy green lanced-shaped leaves and the white to pink flowers appear in a cluster during summer.

Hardiness zones 9 to 12

Eucalyptus tereticornisis naturally found in Australia growing along the east coast from Victoria to Queensland and extending as far as Papua New Guinea.

It appears over a wide range of climate zones in open forests in deep moist rich alluvial soils and prefers a open sunny position and is drought and light frost tolerant.

Forest Red Gum is grown for its stately habit and rounded crown. It is planted in parks and large gardens as a lawn specimen for shade or used for roadside plantings. It is fast growing when young and establishes in 2 to 4 years and is long lived. The timber is used in heavy construction and railway sleepers. This tree attracts bees for honey production and the leaves are used for Koala food. ID 639

Eucalyptus(ew-ka-LIP-tus) tereticornis (te-REE-ti-KAWN-is)

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