Eucalyptus viminalis subsp. viminalis SEEDS

Eucalyptus viminalis subsp. viminalis seeds grow into the manna gum or ribbon gum a large, widespread, fast-growing deciduous-barked tree native to the subtropical biome from south-eastern Queensland south through the ranges and tablelands of New South Wales, Victoria, the ACT, South Australia and Tasmania. The epithet viminalis means ‘willowy’, referring to the long, flexible, drooping branchlets typical of the species. The ribbon gum common name refers to the long strips of bark that peel annually, hanging from the branches in decorative ribbons before falling. One of the most important eucalypts for koala nutrition the leaves are among the preferred food of koalas across its range. Family Myrtaceae.

Full sun; fast-growing; adaptable to a wide range of moist, well-drained soils; from cool-temperate to subtropical conditions; very widely planted.

• Bark peels in long ribbons hanging from branches ‘ribbon gum’; ‘viminalis’ = willowy
• One of the most important food trees for koalas across SE Australia
• SE. Queensland to SE. Australia subtropical biome; very wide SE Australian distribution
• Fast-growing; important habitat, koala food and revegetation tree
• Full sun; adaptable soils; cool-temperate to subtropical conditions; Family Myrtaceae

Eucalyptus viminalis subsp. viminalis is one of the great ecological eucalypts of south-eastern Australia the ribbon gum’s wide distribution, dramatic peeling bark, fast growth and critical role as koala food make it one of the most ecologically important trees in the landscapes of south-eastern Australia from Queensland to Tasmania.

IMPORTANT: Pictures show the adult plant, which is not for sale. The offer is only for seeds.