Eucalyptus rubida
Deane & Maiden
Candlebark, Candlebark gum
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Summary
Source: WikipediaEucalyptus rubida, commonly known as candlebark, ribbon gum or white gum, is a species of small to medium-sized tree that is endemic to south-eastern Australia. It has smooth bark, sometimes with rough bark at the base, lance-shaped or curved adult leaves, flower buds in groups of three, white flowers and cup-shaped, hemispherical or bell-shaped fruit.
Description
A medium to tall tree. It grows 12-30 m tall. It spreads 10-20 m across. It has an open crown. The bark is red and the old bark is greyish brown. It may turn pink in winter before revealing the new cream bark. The bark peels in strips and flakes off. Young leaves are in pairs and without stalks. The adult leaves are narrow and 15 cm long. They are alternate and have stalks. They are grey-green. The buds are diamond shaped and in threes. They often have a waxy coating. The flowers are small and cream. The capsule is cone shaped or round with valves that stick out.
Edible Uses
The tree produces an edible manna and lerp that can be harvested and eaten.
Traditional Uses
It produces an edible manna.
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Distribution
It grows in temperate regions. It can grow in the subtropics. It needs well drained soils. It can grow in full sun or light shade. It can stand heavy frosts. It grows on grassy forests and woodland on poor mudstone soils in drier areas of Tasmania. It suits hardiness zones 8-9. Tasmania Herbarium. Arboretum Tasmania.
Where It Grows
Australia*, Tasmania*,
Production
A tree can produce 9 kg of manna during a year.
Notes
There are at least 500 Eucalyptus species mostly originally in Australia.
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