Eucalyptus leucoxylon, commonly known as the Yellow Gum, (South Australian) Blue Gum or White Ironbark, is a small to medium-sized tree with rough bark on the lower 1-2 metres of the trunk, above this, the bark becomes smooth with a white, yellow or bluish-grey surface. Adult leaves are stalked, lanceolate to broad-lanceolate, to 13 x 2.5 cm, concolorous, dull, green. Flowers in white, pink or red appear during winter.
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Beautiful blooms. Have a happy day!
ReplyDeleteDon't think I've seen a gum tree in flower.
ReplyDeleteLovely,
ReplyDeletenever before have I seen such an impressive flowering !