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Myrtaceae
Gum Tree Flower
Eucalyptus globulus
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- Family
- Myrtaceae
- Genus
- Eucalyptus
- Native to
- Australia, Tasmania
- Bloom season
- Winter, Spring
- Type
- tree
- Height
- 100-180 feet
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil
- well-drained, acidic to neutral
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 9-11
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- Eucalyptus flowers have no petals; instead, the showy part is composed entirely of masses of stamens.
- A single eucalyptus tree can transpire up to 100 gallons of water per day from the soil.
- Koalas eat eucalyptus leaves exclusively, and the trees evolved toxic compounds to discourage most other herbivores.
- Eucalyptus oil is used in over-the-counter medications, cleaning products, and industrial applications worldwide.
- Some eucalyptus species are the tallest flowering plants on Earth, with specimens exceeding 300 feet.
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