This large variable tree has a smooth greyish trunk that sheds bark in irregular plates to reveal a cream or orange surface. It has spreading branches that form a dense crown of dark green lance-shaped leaves and the white flowers appear from summer to autumn.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Eucalyptus punctata is naturally found in Australia from a Jervis Bay in New South Wales to south-eastern Queensland growing on undulating land along the coast and on the ridges and slopes of the tablelands from sea level to an altitude 900 m (2,952 ft). 

It prefers an open sunny position and it grows in well drained moderately fertile sandy to rocky soils with a clay base and are tending acidic. It is moderately drought and frost resistant and it grows in a variety of habitats.

Grey Gum is grown for its attractive bark and spreading crown. It is planted parks and large gardens as a specimen for shade or as a windbreak along borders. It is also grown for its timber and is used in reforestation programmes where it supplies much needed food for the endangered koalas. 

It is suitable to coastal and inland regions and establishes in 3-5 years and is long lived. It is not suitable for domestic gardens as it becomes too large and has invasive roots. The strong durable timber is used in heavy engineering construction or for poles and railway sleepers. ID 3706

Eucalyptus (ew-ka-LIP-tus) punctata (punk-TAH-tah)

Note:
In shallow soils this tree is stunted and forms a mallee habit.

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