Eucalyptus microcorys
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Tallowwood (Eucalyptus microcorys) is a Eucalypt species common in New South Wales and Queensland, Australia. It grows in forests near the coast on moderate to highly fertile soils.[1]
It is a tree growing to 40 m, occasionally to 70 m [2], tall, with rough, fibrous bark. The leaves are 8-12 cm long and 1.5-2.5 cm broad. The flowers are produced in umbels of 7-11.[1]
It is one of the species whose leaves are used for food by Koalas.
[edit] Uses
The timber is naturally oily with a high tannin content and is heavily used for decking and, recently, garden furniture. It has a distinct yellowish-brown to olive-green colour.
The nectar of tallowwood is much prized by apiarists.
[edit] References
- ^ a b New South Wales Flora Online: Eucalyptus microcorys by K. Hill, Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney, Australia
- ^ Boland et al. Forest Trees of Australia.
