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Eucalyptus dalrympleana

Authority Ma. Family Magnoliopsida:Rosidae:Myrtales:Myrtaceae Synonyms Common names Editor Ecocrop code 5849

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BRIEF DESCRIPTION A tall evergreen tree 25-40 m to above 60 m in height, while the trunk may reach a diameter of 100-200 cm. It usually has a straight trunk witha moderately large, somewhat open-branched crown. Heartwood straw-coloured to pink, growth rings clearly defined, moderately coarse-textured, generally straight-grained, of moderate strength and hardness but of low durability. USES The wood is used for framing, flooring, panelling, joinery and handles. GROWING PERIOD Perennial. COMMON NAMES Mountain gum, White gum, Broad-leaved ribbon gum. FURTHER INF Mountain gum can be found at elevations from 300 to 2500 m. Its natural latitudinal range in Australia is 33-43°S. The tree is typically found on the upper part of steep mountain slopes. Annual wood production potential is 8-10 m3/ha.
Sources
SOURCES (E. dalrympleana Maiden) Webb D 1980 pp 120 [RAIN, TEMP, TEXT, PH, DRA, LIG, USE] INSPIRE species 65 [RAIN, TEMP, TEXT, PH, DRA, LIG, USE] Eldridge K 1993 pp 45 Booth T 1990 pp 51 Pryor L 1994 (pers. comm.) Boland D 1984 pp 476-477 [TEMP, KTMP, RAIN, TEXT, DEP, USE]