Description
Up to 25m high with coarse, loose fibrous bark at base, with most of trunk or stems smooth and yellowish colour.
Foliage and Flowers
Large cream flowers. Long flowering periods May-Dec
Habitat
Well-watered sites, often on deep soil, but also on stony hills.
Found locally on the plains from Longwood to Rushworth.
Special Notes
Excellent in windbreaks. Relatively sparse crown cover so does not provide heavy shade.
Value to Wildlife
Excellent in garden to attract birds. Flowers are excellent food source for honeyeaters.