Description
Medium tree up to 20m with large crown.
Foliage
Smooth, white bark with grey to brown or red patches. Dull green or grey-green. Juvenile leaf is narrow shaped.
Flowers
White flowers in Winter to Summer, more profusely every 2 to 3 years. Buds 5-10 per cluster, caps conical and elongated.
Habitat
Prefers compact loams. Often associated with box trees. Tolerates water logging.
Found locally on dry lower slopes of the Strathbogie Ranges.
Special Notes
Hardy tree, tolerates drought, winter water- logging and frost.
Value to Wildlife
Flowers are important nectar source for birds, gliders, moths, butterflies and insects. Attracts seed and insect-eating birds.