Kingdom Plantae Family Myrtaceae Scientific name Eucalyptus microcorys Rank Species | Order Myrtales Genus Eucalyptus Higher classification Gum trees | |
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Similar Gum trees, Eucalyptus pilularis, Spotted Gum, Eucalyptus paniculata, Lophostemon confertus | ||
Plant id tallowwood eucalyptus microcorys
Tallowwood or tallowood (Eucalyptus microcorys) is a Eucalypt species native to and common in New South Wales and Queensland, Australia. It grows in forests near the coast on moderate to fertile soils in a protected, sunny position. Tallowwood is drought and frost tender.
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- Plant id tallowwood eucalyptus microcorys
- The tallowwood tree eucalyptus microcorys best native timber in nsw
- Uses
- References
It is a tall evergreen tree growing to 40 metres, occasionally to 70 m, with rough, fibrous, soft and spongy orange bark and a dense crown. The leaves are 8–12 cm long and 1.5-2.5 cm broad. The flowers are produced in umbels of 7-11.
Tallowwood is so named owing to the greasy feel of the wood when cut. It is one of the species whose leaves are used for food by Koalas.
The tallowwood tree eucalyptus microcorys best native timber in nsw
Uses
The timber is naturally oily with a high tannin content and is heavily used for decking and, recently, garden furniture. It has a distinct yellowish-brown to olive-green colour. The leaves can be used to dye wool and silk. According to Australian Institute of Criminology they are taking serious actions of protecting tree species, taking of timber from protected areas or outside authorised concessions and taking timber in excess of specified quotas. The fact that so much timber is illegally harvested is the simple consequence of weak law enforcement and endemic corruption. I.e. one of the Australian top shopping portal is trying to promote furniture of other materials like metal etc.
The nectar of tallowwood is much prized by apiarists.
Propagation is by seed.
