This large tree has a straight trunk for two thirds of its height with red-brown bark that persists to the small horizontal branches that forms an open crown. It has light green narrow lanced-shaped leaves and the white flowers appear in a cluster during spring.

Hardiness zones 10 to 12

Eucalyptus microcorysIs naturally found in Australia growing on the east coast from northern New South Wales to southern Queensland in protected gullies or along rainforest fringes.

It prefers a well drained fertile clay loam but tolerates poorer soils in a open sunny position and is frost and mild drought tolerant.

Tallow Wood is a vigorous large tree that is grown for its habit. It is planted in large gardens as a lawn specimen or in groups as a wind break. It is also used in roadside or gully plantings establishing in 2 to 4 years and is long lived. This tree is planted in rainforest settings on the coast and in the lower tablelands. ID 642

Note:
The habit can vary from forest-form to a a medium dome depending on the position.

Eucalyptus (ew-ka-LIP-tus) microcorys (my-kroh-KAW-rus)

Eucalyptus`: from Greek eu+ kalyptos - well-covered (refers to the characteristic capped buds); 'microcorys`: small helmet (refers to the small bud caps).

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