
Eucalyptus bancroftii
“Orange Gum”
TREE UP TO 30 METRES TALLAttractive, often stunted tree with grey-green, drooping foliage. Bark peels away to reveal bright orange patches that gradually age to grey-brown. Large white flowers in spring & summer attract birds, bees & flying-foxes. Uncommon, grows naturally in low coastal areas.
Suitability | |
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Category | Tall Trees: 10m & Over |
Family | Myrtaceae |
Aspect | Full Sun |
Soil | Sandy |
Habitat | Wallum |
Features | |
Bird Attracting, Fire Resistant Plants, Flying Fox Food Plants, Perfumed Foliage Plants, Significant Flora Species | |
Localities | |
Albion, Ipswich area, Mayne, Newstead, Sunshine Coast district |