This large tree has a 2 m (6 ft) diameter trunk with furrowed grey bark at the base and spreading smooth branches that form an open rounded crown. it has a dark green narrow lanced-shaped leaves and the creamy white flowers appear from spring to summer.

Hardiness zones 8 to 11

Eucalyptus globulus is naturally found in Australia growing along the east coast of Tasmania and on the Bruny, Flinders, King and Cape Barren Islands. It also appears in southern Victoria on the Otway Ranges and the southern Gippsland growing on the coast and in the adjoining hillsides from sea level to an altitude of 1,800 m (5,905 ft). The tree varies in size and habit from a mallee to forest tree depending on the soil type and location. 

It prefers an open sunny position in sub-coastal hills or protected valleys with a deep well-drained fertile sandy to clay loam that has a pH range of 6.5-7.5. It is frost, mildly drought and salt laden wind tolerant and also regenerates after fire.

The Tasmanian Blue Gum is grown for its timber and for its habit. It is not suitable for domestic gardens but is planted in parks and woodland settings as a specimen. It is also planted along borders in farms as windbreak or for shade and the flowers are used in honey production. 

It is suitable for coastal regions and establishes in 3-5 years and is long-lived. The light yellowish-brown hardwood is used in many products including pulping for paper, boat building, heavy construction, railway sleepers and for poles and is grown commercially in plantations. The leaves are the primary source of global Eucalyptus oil production that is used in perfume, flavouring and for therapeutic use. ID 3513

Eucalyptus (ew-ka-LIP-tus) globulus (GLOB-yoo-lus)

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