Eucalyptus deglupta

A tall and very large tree that is mainly known for its colorful and impressive trunk. The trunk’s colors vary greatly: blue, purple, green, orange and dark red. These colors are actually created due to the trunk’s peeling different stages of the year. This exposes the fresh green trunk under the brown bark, and the fresh trunk matures in different colors until completely dry. The trunk colors will be more impressive in tropical areas or areas with tropical characteristics. This is an especially large tree; in its natural environment, it can grow to 80 meters. In less optimal conditions, like in Israel, it will reach about half that height. The tree can be particularly attractive for street landscaping, for use in parks to provide shade, and as an attraction and impressive addition to a special and large garden. Take into consideration that Eucalyptus leaves contain a substance that inhibits germination so small plants will struggle to grow in its immediate vicinity.

Others in the same family: Eucalyptus deglupta | Eucalyptus camaldulensis | Eucalyptus torquata | Corymbia torelliana | Corymbia citriodora | Eucalyptus leucoxylon