Eucalyptus camaldulensis

(River Red Gum)

Description

This widespread tree commonly found along inland waterways is frequently being planted in the area. The trunk has some rough fibrous bark at the base with smooth white bark above; the leaves are bluish-green and the operculum or cap on the bud frequently appears somewhat constricted before being drawn out into a point. A similar species, which occurs in coastal areas, Eucalyptus tereticornis, the Forest red gum, has a longer trunk relative to the crown and the operculum or cap on the buds is drawn out into a long ‘horn-like’ structure without any constriction, as well the leaves lack the bluish-green appearance.

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