Blue Gum (Eucalyptus globulus) Login         


        Description
  • Height to 200 ft.
  • CA Bloom Oct - Mar
  • Flower nestled between stem and leaf.
  • Leaves long, thin and dark green.
  • Common, found in disturbed areas.
  • Not CA native
  • Cal IPC Category: Somewhat Invasive
  • AKA Tasmanian Bluegum
  • Myrtle Family (Myrtaceae)



Flower has many white stamens surrounding a central knob, and smells of honey.



Mature leaves are narrow and curved, growing to a foot long. Woody fruits with 5 notches, grow to 1 inch across.


Heavy trunks with bark that peals in large strips.

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