Queensland Blue Gum

Description:

Queensland Blue Gums ( Family) Myrtaceae.

Notes:

This tree loves moist soil. More than 30m in height may be reached. A widely spreading crown sits atop an often large, bulky trunk. Valuable timber is provided by this tree. Produces an abundant of flowers, which provides a valuable source of honey production. Depending on the time of year for bark-shedding, a variety of colours can be seen:- bluish-grey, russet, cream and many other intermediate shades. Reference:- Native Plants Queensland Volumn 1 (Keith A.W.Williams}