Description
Medium to tall tree to 30m. Yellow bark becoming increasingly smooth from trunk to branches. Scaly grey-brown box-like bark on base of trunk.
Foliage
Leaves small, thin and tapering, 6-12cm long. Marginal vein distant from edge. Juvenile leaves are oval. Spreading dense crown.
Flowers
Creamy-white flowers in Spring to Summer. Strong honey scent. Buds have 3-7 per cluster.
Habitat
Situated elevated above River Red Gums on alluvial soils. Requires well drained soils.
Special Notes
Useful medium to high-level cover in windbreaks. Useful shade. Tolerates moderate frosts.
Value to Wildlife
Flowers are an important nectar source for birds, gliders, moths, butterflies and insects. Attracts seed and insect-eating birds.
