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Eucalyptus salmonophloia (salmon gum)

Climate

In terms of climate, Eucalyptus salmonophloia thrives in areas with rainfall ranging from 250 - 500 mm. It is commonly found in the wheatbelt and eastern goldfields of Western Australia. This tree prefers altitudes where rich red loam soils are present. It can be seen in open forest and woodland settings alongside companion trees such as gimlet, red morrel, silver topped gimlet, York gum, redwood, and raspberry jam. The wood of Eucalyptus salmonophloia is known for its strength, durability, and straight grain, making it suitable for various applications such as mine timbers, railway sleepers, and firewood.

Common Name

Salmon gum

Description

Eucalyptus salmonophloia, also known as salmon gum, is a medium-sized tree found in Western Australia. It can reach a height of 30 meters and has a straight grain wood that is strong and durable. It typically grows in open forest and woodland areas and is known for its ability to thrive in red loam soils with rainfall ranging from 250-500 mm.

Genus
Grouping
Other utility
Latin Name

Eucalyptus salmonophloia

Origin

Australia

Other Relevant Information

Other relevant information: - Eucalyptus salmonophloia, commonly known as salmon gum, is a medium-sized tree that can reach a height of 30 meters and a diameter of 1 meter in ideal conditions. - It is found in the wheatbelt and eastern goldfields regions of Western Australia, where the average rainfall ranges from 250 to 500 mm. - The best specimens of salmon gum are found in rich red loam soils. - Salmon gum is often found in open forests and woodlands, alongside other trees such as gimlet (Eucalyptus salubris), red morrel (Eucalyptus longicornis), silver-topped gimlet (Eucalyptus campaspe), York gum (Eucalyptus loxophleba), redwood (Eucalyptus transcontinentalis), and raspberry jam (Acacia acuminata). - The wood of salmon gum is known for its strength, durability, and very straight grain. - It has been widely used for mine timbers, both round and sawn, as well as for second-class railway sleepers and firewood.

Soil Preferences

Rich red loam soils.

Specific species
Uses
Firewood
Suitability to cool temperate climate

A medium - sized tree attaining a height of 30 m and diameter of 1 m, in ideal conditions. It occurs throughout the wheatbelt and eastern goldfields of Western Australia, with rainfalls ranging from 250 - 500 mm. The best specimens occur in rich red loam soils.

It occurs in open forest and woodland as companion to gimlet (Eucalyptus salubris), red morrel (Eucalyptus longicornis), silver topped gimlet (Eucalyptus campaspe), York gum (Eucalyptus loxophleba), redwood (Eucalyptus transcontinentalis) and raspberry jam (Acacia acuminata) .

The wood is strong and durable with a very straight grain and was once used widely for mine timbers, both round and sawn, for second class railway sleepers and for firewood.