Silver-leaved Mountain Gum, Powdered Gum
Eucalyptus pulverulenta

Family: Myrtaceae

What it is like

A small to medium sized tree. It grows 6-10 m high. It spreads 2-5 m wide. The trunk is smooth but crooked. The young leaves are round and silver. The flowers are white. They are in groups of 3 in the axils of leaves.

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

Where it is found

It grows in temperate regions. It needs well drained soils. It can grow in full sun or light shade. It can stand heavy frosts. It grows in hardiness zones 8-10.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin), North America, USA

How it is used for food

A sweet manna like substance forms on the leaves and is eaten.

Edible parts

Manna, lerp

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Eucalyptus cordata G. Lodd.; Eucalyptus pulvigera A. Cunn.;