Eucalyptus cephalocarpa|Silver-leaf or Mealy Stringybark

Cardinia indigenous plant guide

Description

Medium sized tree with thick fibrous bark to smaller branches. Straight or contorted trunk with dense canopy.

Size (W x H)

5-15m x 8-20m

Leaves

Stalkless, round to egg-shaped, silver juvenile leaves to 11cm x 6cm. Straight or curved grey-green lance-shaped adult leaves 20cm x 25mm.

Flowers

Clusters of 7-11stalkless diamond-shaped buds with waxy coating. Masses of cream flowers. Silvery, flat topped, bell-shaped fruit.

Flower colour

Cream

Flower time

March to August

Growing conditions

Moist sand or poor clay soils in swamps and moist low slopes. Tolerates waterlogging in winter and drying out in summer. Moderate to light frosts. Full sun, semi shade.

Commonly used for

Excellent habitat tree. Shade and shelter, especially in wet areas. Honey production

Available at indigenous nursery

Attracts birds

Attracts butterflies

Photo gallery

Acknowledgement

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