Eucalyptus regnans ‘Giant Ash/Swamp Gum’ Tas species
$5.50 – $15.00
Origin: Tas, Vic, SE NSW. Tasmanian provenance. US Zone 8.
Tree to 100 metres. (World’s tallest hardwood). Upper bark deciduous, peeling in ribbons. Trunkwhite-grey. Flowers in autumn.
Feature Codes: FG
Seeds per gram: 85
Description
| Origin |
Tas, Vic |
| Form: |
Tall tree |
| Type: |
Evergreen |
| Height (typical): |
to 90m |
| Width (typical): |
10m (canopy drip line) |
| Growth rate: |
Very fast |
| Uses: |
Timber, habitat. |
| Soil type: |
Any moist soil with fair drainage |
| Position: |
Full sun to part shade |
| Frost hardiness: |
Extremely hardy |
| Drought tolerance: |
Needs good annual rainfall. |
| Wind firmness: |
Very wind firm |
| Windbreak position: |
First row planting |
| Flowering time: |
Autumn (white) |
| Pruning: |
Usually not required. |
| Features: |
Developes ribbons of shed bark. |
|
Worlds tallest flowering plant. |
|
Renowned timber species. |
