Eucalyptus obliqua

Common Name: Messmate

Height: 13-70 metres.

Spread: 6-30 metres.

Habit: Medium to tall tree.

Family: Myrtaceae

Origin/Habitat: Common and widespread in moister open forests.

Foliage: Adult leaves 9-16cm in length, oblique at base, thick, semi-glossy, dark green in colour on both sides. Juvenile leaves are small and opposite, soon becoming alternate and oblique.

Flowers: Jan-March.

Other features for identification: Bark is pale brown in colour, fibrous and stringy to small branches. Buds are found in clusters of 7-15. Fruit is 6-9mm in diameter, with enclosed valves.

Soil preferences: Prefers moist, well drained or dry soils.

Cultural tolerances: Place in a full or filtered sun position. Tolerant to heavy frosts.

Uses:     Firewood & Timber

Other: Wood is fairly light, strong and durable. Used in general construction, is fair fuel.

Propagation: By seed.