River Red Gum

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Eucalyptus camaldulensis

Medium-sized tree, commonly up to 20 m, but may reach 45 m in height, with thick trunk and heavy branches. Smooth bark except near the base of the trunk where it is often rough. The bark colour ranges from white and grey to red-brown. Adult leaves vary in length from 9-20 cm and are often pale and greyish-green in colour. Juvenile leaves are grey-green. Buds are in clusters of 5-10 with contracting pointed caps like a pixie hat.

Details
Flora Type
Trees
Distinctive Features

Fruit on slender stalks with a domed disc with usually four projecting valves.
Biology

Perennial. One of the most widespread eucalypts. Extensive throughout all mainland Australian states, commonly along inland rivers or dry watercourses and on floodplains. Prefers deep moist subsoils with clay content.
Native Status
Native
Flowering Time

Flowering time is variable.
Taxonomy
Phylum
Tracheophyta (Vascular Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Flowering Plants)
Order
Myrtales
Family
Myrtaceae
Genus
Eucalyptus
Species
camaldulensis

Source: Atlas of Living Australia

River Red Gums occasionally reach 50 m and are impressive attractive trees. The wood is red, hard and resistant to termites and decay, and commonly used for stumps and posts. Source of commercial honey.

Interesting Facts
Native Status
Native