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Eucalypts, Gum trees

Eucalyptus and related genera

It's hoped to have more information about "Gum trees" including the genera Eucalyptus and Corymbia and Angophora here for you soon.

News

Eucalyptus pilularis in Redland Shire
Redland Shire Council has purchased 8.22 Ha of private land as part of an ongoing effort to protect forects of the the valued timber species Eucalyptus pilularis, the blackbutt. More from the council here (PDF): Council moves to protect endangered blackbutt (November, 2007)

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General references

An Introduction to the Eucalypts Australian National Botanic Gardens

An Introduction to the Eucalypts. The Genera Eucalyptus, Corymbia and Angophora Australian National Botanic Gardens

Eucalypts of Southern Australia Includes background info on the biology and classification of the Genus

Evolution of the Myrtle Family in Australia Association of Societies for Growing Australian Plants

Eucalypts - Evolution and Distribution Australian Museum Online Factsheets

The Eucalypt Page Explore a range of information about Eucalypts from this page. Association of Societies for Growing Australian Plants (ASGAP)

Eucalypts at Kingaroy Society for Growing Australian Plants Queensland Region, Inc.

Currency Creek Arboretum Eucalypt Research Centre South Australia

Margaret River, So Much More Than Wine The eucalypts of the Margaret River forests. Association of Societies for Growing Australian Plants

Tropical Topics Newsletter, No. 71 Dec 2001. Environmental Protection Agency, Qld (PDF)

Identification

Download: Key to eucalypts of Greater Brisbane Download page for the PDF file. Environmental Protection Agency, Qld

The Eucalyptus/Corymbia taxonomic debate

Corymbia, Corymbia.......wherefore art thou Corymbia? An overview (dated year 2000) of the arguments for grouping Angophora, Eucalyptus, Corymbia as one, two or three genera. Association of Societies for Growing Australian Plants

What's a Corymbia? A New Name for the Bloodwood and Ghost Gum Eucalypts Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research

Eucalyptus and Corymbia Taxonomic update, Australian Tree Seed Centre

Propagation

When to plant Eucalyptus seed Society for Growing Australian Plants Queensland Region, Inc.

Development of somatic embryogenesis as a propagation method for ornamental eucalypt hybrids Australian Flora Foundation (PDF)

Links containing information or pictures of Lignotubers:

An Introduction to the Eucalypts The Genera Eucalyptus, Corymbia and Angophora Australian National Botanic Gardens

Images of Eucalypts Australian National Botanic Gardens

Gardening with Eucalypts

Mallees for Queensland Gardens Society for Growing Australian Plants Queensland Region, Inc. (Eucalyptus curtisii, E. conglomerata E. viridis, E. bakeri and others)

Small Gums for Small Gardens Association of Societies for Growing Australian Plants

Corymbia 'Summer Red' and 'Summer Beauty' Association of Societies for Growing Australian Plants

A Eucalypt for the (Drier) Home Garden (E. grossa, Coarse-leafed Mallee) Society for Growing Australian Plants Queensland Region, Inc.

Coppice Gardening - Adopting An Old Forestry Practice Association of Societies for Growing Australian Plants

Potassium Deficiency in Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus torrelliana) A photograhic illustration. University of Florida NutDef Plant Nutrient Deficiency Database

Some Species

This is not a complete list! More links will be added over time.

Eucalyptus argophloia Species Bank, Department of the Environment and Water Resources

Name changes in Eucalyptus camaldulensis Taxonomic update, Australian Tree Seed Centre

Eucalyptus camaldulensis Dehnh. (River Red Gum) Water for a Healthy Country

Eucalyptus camaldulensis Species Bank, Department of the Environment and Water Resources

Eucalyptus carnea Broad-leaved White Mahogany Save Our Waterways Now, Brisbane

Corymbia citriodora Spotted gum. Save Our Waterways Now, Brisbane

Corymbia citriodora James Cook University

Questions on lemon scented gum (Corymbia citriodora) Association of Societies for Growing Australian Plants

Ipswich City Council -- Floral Emblem Plunkett mallee Eucalyptus curtisii

Corymbia ficifolia Mediterranean climate gardening throughout the world

Eucalyptus hallii Goodwood Gum (E. hallii Society for Growing Australian Plants Queensland Region, Inc.

Corymbia henryi Large-leaved Spotted Gum. Save Our Waterways Now, Brisbane

Eucalyptus microcorys Tallow Wood. Save Our Waterways Now, Brisbane

Burke and Wills Dig Tree Information about Australia's best-known individual tree, which is a Coolibah (Eucalyptus microtheca). Queensland Heritage Register, Environmental Protection Agency

Hodgkinson's Marked Tree Another Coolibah tree of historical significance. Queensland Heritage Register, Environmental Protection Agency

Corymbia peltata James Cook University

Poplar Box and Belah Woodland (Eucalyptus populnea) Environmental Protection Agency, Queensland

Eucalyptus propinqua Grey Gum. Save Our Waterways Now, Brisbane

Eucalyptus siderophloia Grey Ironbark. Save Our Waterways Now, Brisbane

Corymbia 'Summer Red' and 'Summer Beauty' Association of Societies for Growing Australian Plants

Eucalyptus tereticornis Queensland Blue Gum, Forest Red Gum. Save Our Waterways Now, Brisbane

Carbeen (Corymbia tessellaris) Factsheet download page Environmental Protection Agency, Queensland Govt.

Corymbia tessellaris Moreton Bay Ash, Carbeen. Save Our Waterways Now, Brisbane

Large-Fruited Mallee (Eucalyptus youngiana ) Western Power, West Australia

Angophora subvelutina (MYRTACEAE) Red Apple Save Our Waterways Now, Brisbane

Also, be sure to also check the many links provided via the General Information page. Most sites concerned with natives will have some references to Eucalypts. Timber/forestry websites may also have information about commercially important species.

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