This large tree has an upright deeply fissured grey brown bark that extends into the spreading branches that form a rounded crown. It has pendant lanced-shaped grey green leaves and the white flowers appear in clusters during autumn.

Hardiness zones 7 to 9

Eucalyptus cephalocarpais naturally found in Australia growing in the flat lands east of Melbourne extending into the adjoining mountains of Victoria and New South Wales in forests.

It prefers a sandy to light clay loam in an open sunny position and is frost hardy but drought tender.

The Mealy Stringybark is grown for its habit and is planted in farms as a wind break or shelter belt and attracts bees for honey production. It is also used for ornamental purposes in large gardens or parks on the coast and on the adjoining mountains. It establishes in 3 to 5 years and is long lived tolerating exposed positions. ID 2358

Eucalyptus(ew-ka-LIP-tus) cephalocarpa(ke-FAL-oh-KAH-pah)

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