Tallowood (Eucalyptus microcorys)

Eucalytpus microorys
Tallowood

Endemic to Eastern Australia, Talloweed has rough fibrous or string bark on its trunk and branches, with lance shaped to egg-shaped adult leaves, budding in flowers of 7-9 white to lemon-yellow flowers that produce conical fruit. The tree grows to a typical height of 40-60 meters but has been found upwards of 70 meters. It is common in tall open forests on fertile soil slopes, ridges, and valleys.

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Recommended reading and references:

• Hill, K. 1991 “Eucalyptus microcorys F. Muell.” PlantNET website referenced 6/22/21 at https://plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/cgi-bin/NSWfl.pl?page=nswfl&lvl=sp&name=Eucalyptus~microcorys
• Wikipedia n.d. “Eucalyptus microcorys”. Website referenced 6/22/21 at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eucalyptus_microcorys.