Australian Gum Trees Identification

There s nothing more australian than a gum tree.

Australian gum trees identification. Bark sheds in strips which may hang loosely from the trunk. Detailed description explaining leaf bark flower fruit and other characteristics are listed for each native tree and shrub. Eucalyptus corymbia and angophora are three genera within the myrtaceae family that are all known as gum trees because of the gooey sap they exude. Australian government caring for our country program contact details at time of printing.

Eucalypts and species belonging to the closely related genus corymbia bloodwoods are listed for identification purposes on the web page below. Tree identification manual for the north east darling downs region reprinted with funding through the australian government caring for our country program authors of original version published 1993. These trees are a favorite food source for rainbow lorikeets trichoglossus haematodus. Identification of eucalyptus species on australia s east coast the vast majority of different gum trees eucalyptus species including corymbia and blakella spp are endemic to australia.

But how can you tell which one is which. Angophora costata is found growing right across the sydney sandstone region. Silver dollar gum tree native to south eastern australia. Stipules on a moreton bay fig can be up to 15cm long and leave a slanting scar on the branchlet.

The spotted gum with its lemon scented leaves is endemic to australia. Identification pictures of tree species on australia s east coast in full colour and enlarged sizes. Snow gum tree also known as ghost gum or weeping gum. Also called white gum or ribbon gum tall straight single trunked tree with smooth white bark very similar to manna gum but grows in drier foothills.

It s commonly known as sydney red gum because its sap is red. Species list for australian tree identification images and descriptions. The presence or absence of stipules their different appearances and scaring of young branches after detaching can greatly assist in identification of native australian tree species. The southern continent boasts between 700 and 800 eucalypt species and is known for them around the world.

The centre for plant biodiversity research cpbr is now developing the world s first comprehensive computer guide to the identification of eucalypts. A species list of 433 australian trees and shrubs ordered by common names with links to photos and descriptions. Trees australia identification photos descriptions. The bark forms an easily identified spotted pattern.

Scribbly gum tree distinctive markings on trunk made by moth larvae. When finished it will mean anyone can work out the name of a eucalypt species quickly and simply from almost any plant sample that has some. Spotted gum tree has lemon scented leaves and spotted bark gum tree.