The gimlet tree prefers a climate with rainfall between 230-400 mm and is commonly found in the Western Australian wheatbelt. It thrives in low woodland areas and can tolerate a range of soil types, with a preference for good loamy soils containing clay. It is typically found growing alongside other vegetation such as salmon gum, redwood, mirret, square fruited mallee, spinifex, and bluebush.
Gimlet
Eucalyptus salubris, commonly known as gimlet, is a small to medium tree found in the Western Australian wheatbelt. It grows up to 25 meters in height and 0.6 meters in diameter. This versatile tree thrives in areas with rainfall between 230-400 mm and prefers loamy soils. It is often found in low woodlands alongside other species such as salmon gum, redwood, mirret, square fruited mallee, spinifex, and bluebush. The wood of Eucalyptus salubris is strong and dense, making it suitable for poles, posts, and firewood. The bark of the tree contains a significant amount of tannin, measuring between 18-20%.
Eucalyptus salubris
Australia
Other Relevant Information: - Eucalyptus salubris, commonly known as gimlet, is a species of small to medium-sized tree. - It is primarily found in the Western Australian wheatbelt, in areas with rainfall between 230 - 400 mm. - Gimlet trees grow best on loamy soils with some clay content. - They typically grow in low woodlands alongside other species such as salmon gum (Eucalyptus salmonophloia), redwood (Eucalyptus transcontinentalis), mirret (Eucalyptus celastroides), square fruited mallee (Eucalyptus pileata), spinifex (Triodia spp), and bluebush (Maireana spp). - The wood of Eucalyptus salubris is known for its strength and density, making it suitable for poles, posts, and firewood. - The bark of the gimlet tree contains approximately 18 - 20% tannin.
It grows best on good loamy soils, with a proportion of clay.
A small to medium tree, occasionally reaching a height of 25 m and diameter of 0.6 m. It has a wide distribution in the Western Australian wheatbelt, in areas receiving rainfalls between 230 -400 mm. It grows on a range of soils, but does best on good loamy soils, with a proportion of clay.
It grows in low woodland in association with salmon gum (Eucalyptus salmonophloia), redwood (Eucalyptus transcontinentalis), mirret (Eucalyptus celastroides), square fruited mallee (Eucalyptus pileata), spinifex (Triodia spp) and bluebush (Maireana spp)
The wood is strong and dense and was used for poles, posts and firewood. The bark contains 18 - 20% tannin.