Eucalyptus baxteri|Brown Stringybark

Cardinia indigenous plant guide

Description

Medium tree with thick stringy bark to small branches.

Size (W x H)

10-40m x 6-20m

Leaves

Juvenile leaves briefly opposite & rough, elliptic to egg-shaped 3-13cm x 2-8.5cm, minute tufts of hair below. Adult - thick, glossy dark green, broadly lance-shaped asymmetric leaves, 7-15cm x 1.5-3cm.

Flowers

Thick-stalked, 9-15-flowered clusters, buds warty, club-shaped. Large rounded fruit, rim above the widest part, valves protruding.

Flower colour

White

Flower time

December to April

Growing conditions

Well drained soils in foothills. Frost tolerant. Full sun or partial shade.

Commonly used for

Shade or shelter tree.

Available at indigenous nursery

Attracts birds

Attracts butterflies

Photo gallery

Acknowledgement

Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory