The preferred climate for Eucalyptus loxophleba is in the Western Australian wheatbelt and goldfields, with rainfalls ranging from 250 - 750 mm. It is typically found at altitudes suitable for its growth.
York gum
Eucalyptus loxophleba, commonly known as York gum, is a small tree native to the Western Australian wheatbelt and goldfields. It reaches heights of 5 to 15 meters and has a diameter of up to 0.6 meters. Known for its dense, hard, and tough wood, York gum was historically used for wheelwright and similar work, although it is no longer commercially available in large sizes.
Eucalyptus loxophleba
Australia
Other Information: - York gum is known for its beautiful pink or reddish-brown bark. - It is a common species in the wheatbelt and goldfields regions of Western Australia. - The flowers of York gum are usually white or creamy-yellow in color. - This tree is well-adapted to dry conditions and can tolerate low rainfall. - York gum is often found in woodlands and open forest areas. - The wood of York gum is highly valued for its density, hardness, and durability. - Due to its interlocking grain, the wood is difficult to work with and is no longer commercially available for large-scale use.
Loxophleba prefers well-drained sandy soils.
A small tree (5 - 15 m tall, up to 0.6 m diameter.) A native of the Western Australian wheatbelt and goldfields, with rainfalls from 250 - 750 mm.
Its companions include: wandoo (Eucalyptus wandoo), salmon gum (Eucalyptus salmonophloia), gimlet (Eucalyptus salubris), powder bark wandoo (Eucalyptus accedens), capped mallee (Eucalyptus pileata) and square fruited mallee (Eucalyptus calycogona).
The wood is very dense, hard and tough, with a closely interlocking grain. It was used for wheelwright and similar work, but is no longer available in commercial size.