Blackbutt

Description:

The common name Blackbutt refers to the black base of the tree after fires. These trees are potential giants, and some specimens in old growth forests can reach over 60 metres high. Identified by the stocking of rough bark to about halfway up the trunk, above this is white smooth bark. The leaves are a uniform glossy to dark green and the white flowers occur from September to March.

Habitat:

Spotted in the Cumberland State Forest. It's currently lush, green, and well forested. Here's some info: http://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/vi... Usually found in wet sclerophyll or grassy coastal forests. Range is from Eden on the far south coast of New South Wales up to southeast Queensland.

Notes:

The Blackbutt is a koala food tree, not that I've spotted a koala in one yet but I'll keep looking. Economically, it is one of Australia's most important hardwoods.