Botanical Name: Common Names:
Eucalyptus deglupta Rainbow Gum, Indonesian Gum, Mindanao Gum,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical, Trees Upright
Description:
Large tropical rainforest tree that has very attractive rainbow coloured striped bark. Green foliage and lightly fragrant cream flowers during spring and summer. Attractive specimen tree suited to large tropical gardens. Grows approx. 40m H x 10m W.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
>25m >10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Feature, Fragrant Garden, Tropical Garden, Shade Tree
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Myrtaceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Cream
Flower Fragrant: Yes
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate