Eucalyptus pilularis
“Blackbutt”
TREE TO 50 METRES TALLStringy rough bark at base, smooth pale bark on upper trunk. Glossy dark green foliage is Koala food source, whitish flowers in Dec-May attract birds, Gliders, Flying Fox, pollen source for bees. Useful timber. Branches can drop without warning!
Suitability | |
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Category | Tall Trees: 10m & Over |
Family | Myrtaceae |
Aspect | Full Sun |
Soil | Sandy |
Habitat | Dry Sclerophyll Forest |
Features | |
Bee Attracting, Bird Attracting, Flying Fox Food Plants, Glider Food Plants, Koala Food Plants, Native Timber Trees, Perfumed Foliage Plants | |
Localities | |
Logan City, North Stradbroke Island, Pine Rivers, Sunshine Coast district |