Height |
10.0m - 50.0m (1000-5000cm) |
Flowers |
"Umbels" usually with 4-7 flowers |
Fruit |
Woody capsule |
Form |
A straggling tree or a tall tree |
Communities |
Coastal Vegetation; Dry Eucalypt Forest and Woodland; Heath; Wet Eucalypt Forest |
Habitat Notes |
Widespread in woodlands and forests on swampy ground. Frequent on coastal sandy heaths and sometimes forms pure stands on badly drained soils; occasional on well drained soils in mixed eucalypt forest. |
Site Tolerance |
Exposed; Moist; Rocky; Waterlogged; Windy |
Frost Tolerance |
Hardy |
Soil Tolerance |
Clay; Fertile; Loam; Poor; Poorly-drained; Sandy; Well-drained |
General Notes |
Useful for planting in wet areas and to provide dense shade. A lso as a second line planting for coastal conditions. IProduces valuable hardwood timber, which is also good for firewood. Not suitable below powerlines. |