This large forest tree has an upright straight trunk with spreading branches that form a open crown. It has dark green lance-shaped adult leaves and the small creamy yellow flowers appear in clusters from spring to midsummer followed by small wood fruit.

Hardiness zones 9 to 10

Eucalyptus diversicoloris naturally found in a restricted region of south-western Western Australia from Mount Many Peaks to the Porpongorup Range, where there is a high annual rainfall. It appears from sea level up to 300m (1200ft) in altitude.

It grows in well drained, fertile sandy loams with reliable moisture, in an open sunny position and is drought and frost tender.

Karri is a large tree that is grown for its habit and timber. It is planted in large parks as a lawn specimen or in group plantings on hillsides and in bushland settings. It establishes in 1 to 2 years attaining a height 1.5m (5ft) annually and is grown for the timber industry. ID 1863

Note:
It is one of the tallest trees in Australia and forms a trunk that sheds greyish plates to reveal a yellowish-white smooth bark and has no lignotubers.

The timber is widely used with red heart wood that is durable and strong. It produces long lengths of timber that is used for flooring or in construction. The timber is also used for ply wood or pulp and ship building.

Eucalyptus(ew-ka-LIP-tus) diversicolor(dy-VER-see-kuh-lah)

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