This tree forms a shaft-like trunk with red-brown fissured bark that extends to the spreading branches in the upper half. The crown is dense with broad lanced-shaped dark green leaves and the white flowers appear in clusters during summer.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Eucalyptus resinifera is naturally found in Australia from the central east coast of New South Wales to northern Queensland growing in valleys and sheltered flats or in tall open forests.

It tolerates a wide range of soil types but prefers loams of volcanic origin and grows in a sunny to semi shaded open position and is drought and frost tolerant.

Red Mahogany is a forest tree that is grown in parks, large gardens or along roadsides as a windbreak, shade tree and a timber resource. It has a moderate growth rate establishing in 3 to 5 years. ID 1104

Note:
Care should be taken when selecting a sight as the tree has vigorous roots that can lift concrete and block drains.
This tree re-shoots after low intensity fire.

Eucalyptus (ew-ka-LIP-tus) resinifera(rez-in-IF-'rah)

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