Hill Woollybutt, Fiery Gum, Scarlet Gum
Eucalyptus phoenicea

Family: Myrtaceae

What it is like

A small tree. It grows 6-12 m high. It spreads 3-10 m wide. The trunk has yellow-brown flaky bark. Often there are several trunks. The crown is open. The leaves are greyish-green and shiny. They are narrow and 15 cm long. The flowers are bright orange. They are produced in large round heads. The fruit are capsules with a long and urn shaped. They are woody and have ribs along the side. They are 19-30 mm long by 9-13 mm wide.

There are at least 500 Eucalyptus species mostly originally in Australia.

Where it is found

It grows in warm temperate regions. It can grow in the tropics. It needs well drained soil. It needs full sun.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves - flavouring

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Gnaingar, Martba, Ngainggar

Synonyms

Eudesmia