Eucalyptus cypellocarpa|Mountain Grey Gum
Cardinia indigenous plant guide
- Description
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Upright tree with dense canopy and smooth grey-white bark shedding in strips. Thin rough bark at the base.
- Size (W x H)
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25-65m x 15-30m
- Leaves
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Glossy thick dark green leaves go through 3 phases: juvenile - broad, stalkless to 17cm, intermediate - very long to 35cm, adult - narrower to 20cm x 25mm.
- Flowers
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Clusters of 7-flowered cylindrical buds on short flattened stalks. Goblet-shaped fruit with 3 valves at or below the rim.
- Flower colour
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White
- Flower time
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December to July
- Growing conditions
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Prefers deep moist soil in gullies and on slopes. Light frosts. Full sun, semi shade.
- Commonly used for
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Shade tree for large gardens and parklands. Trees can shed small branches. Honey production.
- Available at indigenous nursery
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- Attracts birds
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- Attracts butterflies
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- Photo gallery
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- Acknowledgement
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Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory
