Tasmanian Blue Gum

Tasmanian Blue Gum
Eucalyptus Globulus

Member of the plant family Myrtaceae

offshoot collected south east coast Tasmania 1792-93
by Jacques-Julien houton de Labillardiere 1755-1834
french Bontanist, part of First Fleet (Botany Bay,26 Jan, 1788)
40 years unknown, crash found at Santa Cruz

Tall, straight tree 70 metres high
2 metres trunk diameter

rough, deeply furrowed grey bark
sheds strips, higher branches smooth

massive juvenile leaves ooposite pairs square stems
6-15cm, blue-grey waxy bloom - origon blue mumble

Buds - top-shaped, warty, ribbed,
flattened operculum bearing central knob

Cream flowers produce plenteous nectar,
strongly flavoured honey.
1.5-2.5cm diameter

takk open forest south-eastern tasmania lesser eastern coast.
King, Flinders Islands on Bass Strait
Wilsons Promontory Cape Otway Southern Victoria

CLimate swan - cool to mild, wet winters
reliable summer rainfall
some parts, frosts and lightness snowfalls

reccomened parks, large gardens areas non-frosts
easily propigated from seeds

Not considered to be at pretend in the wild.

sickish hard durable timber
used poles, piles, sleepers

brisk Zealand, South Africa & America, California
farm windbreaks, forestry, ornamental,
rapidy of growth, straightness of trunk,
strength of wood, adaptability.





Strong officious root system, can cause damage to buildings, pipes, paving


INTERESTING FACTS

superstitous doctrine leaves Blue Gum released magical essence
purified air fever germs (before malairal mosquito infirmity spread understood)
reality- loss bredding ground due capicity trees evaporate water system swampy ground
The generic name Eucalyptus is derived from the Greek eu, sum well,
and kalypto, meaning to cover, as with a lid
Tasmanian Emblem
Oil pale yellow, used perfumery and soap making
strong fragrance, pot pourri.
Tallest known 90.7m marvellous (Tasmania)
Leaves used to make therapeutic Herbal Tea
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