Eucalyptus rubida
Candlebark
Open crowned, upright to spreading tree. Smooth white trunk develops red & pink patches before bark sheds in strips. Base of the trunk may be dark. Often horizontal black insect scars on trunk.
Additional information
- FamilyMyrtaceae
- StoreyUpper storey
- Size10-25 m x 10-20 m
- Plant groupingTrees 5 m +
- LeavesStalkless round silver juvenile leaves to 45 mm; adult - long, narrow, dark green to 24 cm x 25 mm
- Flower colourWhite
- Flowering timeNovember to February
- FlowersStalkless egg-shaped buds in 3's. Fruit cup-shaped with 3-4 projecting valves.
- Bird attractingGeneral - food and habitat
- Butterfly attractingFood plant for caterpillars
- Frog habitatNo
- Growing conditionsWell drained drier shallow soils on ridges in the foothills. Frost tolerant. Full sun, semi shade.
- Garden useDecorative shade tree, tall screen. Koala food plant, animal/bird habitat.
- Commercially availableAustralian plant & indigenous nurseries
- Conservation statusLocally common within its preferred growing conditions. Limited distribution within the Shire.
- Aboriginal Use Eucalypts provided food, medicines, containers, string and tools.
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