Trees
Very large, evergreen tree about 40m tall, endemic to southern Australia, notably Tasmania and Victoria. Brown or grey, fibrous bark lower on the trunk, becomes smooth, white, cream, copper and green further up, and hanging in ribbons when shed. Juvenile leaves are broadly oval, light to mid-green to 11cm long and adult leaves are narrow, lance-shaped, glossy green to 16cm long. Clusters of white flowers in groups of 7-9 appear from summer to autumn followed by rounded, woody fruits
Position
Full sun
Soil Types
Loam, Sand
Max Height
Higher than 12 metres
Max Spread
wider than 8 metres