Eucalyptus fulgens|Green Scentbark

Cardinia indigenous plant guide

Description

Medium tree with coarsely furrowed rough bark to small branches, branchlets smooth.

Size (W x H)

12-20m x 7-15m

Leaves

Egg-shaped to elliptic bluish-green juvenile leaves to 7.5cm x 2cm. Adult - long, lance-shaped, glossy green leaves to 18cm x 1.8cm.

Flowers

7-clustered funnel-shaped buds with pointed caps. Fruit cup-shaped, valves slightly protruding.

Flower colour

White

Flower time

January to March

Growing conditions

Moist loam soils of valleys in the foothills. Full or partial sun.

Commonly used for

Shade tree for moist but not wet areas.

Available at indigenous nursery

Attracts birds

Attracts butterflies

Photo gallery

Acknowledgement

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