The South Australian blue gum and yellow gum prefer areas with moderate rainfall between 400 - 800 mm. They thrive in a variety of altitudes.
Blue gum
Eucalyptus leucoxylon, also known as South Australian blue gum or yellow gum, is a woodland tree native to South Australia and Victoria. It can reach heights of 10-16 meters, or up to 30 meters in forest settings, with diameters up to 0.8 meters. This species is valued for its hard, strong, and dense wood, which is used in various construction applications.
Eucalyptus leucoxylon
Australia
Additional Information: - Eucalyptus leucoxylon is known for its attractive flowers, which are usually red or pink in color. - It is commonly used for landscaping and as a shade tree due to its tall and upright growth habit. - The nectar from the flowers of Eucalyptus leucoxylon is a valuable food source for bees and other pollinators. - This species is known to be relatively drought-tolerant and can thrive in a variety of soil conditions. - Eucalyptus leucoxylon is often planted for its ornamental value in gardens and parks.
Well-drained soil, preferably sandy or loamy soil.
This 10 - 16 m woodland tree may attain heights to 30 m in a forest situation, with diameters up to 0.8 m. It is native to South Australia and Victoria in rainfall areas between 400 - 800 mm.
Natural companions include Casuarina stricta, Banksia marginata, Acacia calamifolia, Acacia pycnantha, Eucalyptus odorata, Eucalyptus fasciculosa, Eucalyptus viminalis, Eucalyptus huberana, Eucalyptus foecunda, Eucalyptus cladocalyx and Eucalyptus goniocalyx.
The wood is hard, strong, dense and very durable. It is used for sleepers, building, framing, construction timbers, poles and structural engineering.