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Tasmanian blue gum

Eucalyptus globulus

The Tasmanian blue gum is a tall tree with smooth, grayish bark and beautiful green leaves. It grows in warm places and can be very tall, making it a great home for birds and other animals.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Tasmanian blue gum is a towering tree with smooth, pale grey bark that peels in long strips, revealing patches of cream or yellow underneath. Its iconic bluish-green, sickle-shaped leaves give it a distinct hue, complemented by creamy-white, fluffy flowers that bloom from hard, ribbed buds.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderMyrtalesFamilyMyrtaceaeGenusEucalyptus
Tasmanian blue gum
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Tasmanian blue gum

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Its scientific name, Eucalyptus globulus, refers to its spherical fruit.

Some older trees have trunks so big, five friends couldn't hug them!

The smell you recognize as "eucalyptus" comes from the oil in its leaves.

The wood changes color as it dries, turning from pinkish to a yellow-brown.

Special abilities

Ability

Fire Resister

Tasmanian blue gum can quickly re-sprout from its trunk or roots after a bushfire, helping it survive in its fiery habitat.

Ability

Scent Shield

Tasmanian blue gum has aromatic oils in its leaves that deter many herbivores from eating them, keeping the tree safe.

Ability

Water Whisperer

Tasmanian blue gum can grow very fast by absorbing a lot of water, which helps it outcompete other plants for resources.

Measurements & details

Height
5000-9000 cm
Spread
1000-2000 cm
Flower Size
2-3 cm
Bloom Season
Late Autumn to Early Summer (Southern Hemisphere)
Edible
No
Toxicity
Mild
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

eats

Koala

Phascolarctos cinereus

primary food source, specialized diet

pollinates

Honey bee

Apis mellifera

collects abundant nectar and pollen

eats

Rainbow Lorikeet

Trichoglossus moluccanus

feeds on abundant nectar

eats

Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoo

Calyptorhynchus funereus

cracks open gum nuts for seeds

Traits

Also known as

Southern Blue Gum

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Stay away from the tree's leaves and bark, as they can be slippery and may fall.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Tasmanian blue gum?

5000-9000 cm

How wide does Tasmanian blue gum spread?

1000-2000 cm

How big are the flowers on Tasmanian blue gum?

2-3 cm

When does Tasmanian blue gum bloom?

Late Autumn to Early Summer (Southern Hemisphere)

Is Tasmanian blue gum edible?

No

Is Tasmanian blue gum toxic?

Mild

What is Tasmanian blue gum's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Tasmanian blue gum pollinated?

Insect

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