Eucalyptus viminalis ssp. viminalis|Manna or Ribbon Gum
Cardinia indigenous plant guide
- Description
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Fast growing upright tree. Smooth white trunk above a rough base of 2-6m. Bark from upper trunk and branches shed in long ribbons in summer.
- Size (W x H)
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8-15m x 10-50m
- Leaves
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Leaves hanging, glossy dark green, juvenile leaves paired, stalkless and lance-shaped to 65mm long, adult narrower, to 20cm long.
- Flowers
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Buds egg-shaped on a flattened stalk, in clusters of 3. Fruit round with 3-4 projecting valves.
- Flower colour
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White
- Flower time
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January to May
- Growing conditions
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Deep moist loam soils, in valleys or low lying areas. Drier soils will produce shorter trees. Frost hardy. Full sun
- Commonly used for
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Excellent shade tree for large gardens and parkland. Honey production. Food & habitat resource for birds, koalas and possums.
- Available at indigenous nursery
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- Attracts birds
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- Attracts butterflies
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- Photo gallery
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- Acknowledgement
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Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory
