It thrives in a wide range of climates and altitudes, adapting well to varying conditions and soil types. It is tolerant of both frost and drought, making it suitable for diverse environmental settings.
Red Gum
Eucalyptus cafophylla, commonly known as marri or red gum, is a tall forest tree native to Western Australia. It can reach heights of up to 40 meters and is adaptable to various soil types and environmental conditions. Known for its honey production, marri is also valued for its strong and durable timber, commonly used for tool handles, furniture, and paper pulp production.
Eucalyptus cafophylla
Australia
Other Information: - The marri tree (Eucalyptus calophylla), also known as red gum, is native to Western Australia. - It is a tall forest tree that can reach a height of up to 40 meters (sometimes up to 60 meters). - Marri trees are adaptable to various soil types and can tolerate different conditions, including frost and drought. - They are well-known for their honey production and are the major honey producers in Western Australia, with a honey flow occurring from January to March. - Flowering time can be extended in managed coppice lots. - The timber of marri trees is strong, durable, and non-fissile, making it suitable for various applications. - However, it is not recommended for use in contact with the ground or exposed to the elements. - The timber is easily worked, although it may have gum pockets, which are minimized when the tree is not exposed to fires. - Marri timber has a density of 850 kg/cu/m. - It is commonly used for tool handles, sporting goods, furniture, packing cases, and is also a major native paper pulp species in Western Australia.
- Grows well in a wide range of soil types and conditions - Tolerant of frost and drought
The best known and commonest of Western Australian forest trees. It typically grows to 40 m (up to 60 m) and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and conditions, including frost and drought.
It is the major honey producer of Western Australia, supplying a good honey flow from January through to March. The flowering time can be extended in managed coppice lots. The timber is not used in contact with the ground or in situations exposed to the elements but it is strong, durable, non - fissile and easily worked, although marred by gum pockets. Gum pockets are minimal when the tree has not been exposed to fires. It has a density of 850 kg/cu/m. It is used for tool handles, sporting goods, furniture, packing cases and is the major native paper pulp species in WA.