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Eucalyptus deglupta Blume Rainbow eucalyptus, Mindano gum, rainbow gum, Indonesian gum
The genus Eucalyptus was described and named in 1788 by the French botanist l’Héritier. Rainbow eucalpytus is a native of Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and the Phillippines. In North America, it is naturalized only in Hawaii. It is the only eucalyptus found naturally in the northern hemisphere. Identification: This species of eucalyptus can reach as much as 250' (76 m) in height. This is the most stunning and unique tree trunk that I have ever seen. The common name "rainbow eucalyptus" comes from its smooth bark, which may be yellow, orange, brown, blue, red, or purple, as well as bright green after peeling. No other tree shows such unique coloration in the trunk. It prefers full sun. It is planted as an ornamental tree, for its dramatic bark, and also forested for timber and ornamental wood. Online References:
The World Agroforestry Centre’s AgroForestryTree Database Forest and Kim Starr’s Starr Environmental site The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service
2/26/2010 · San Diego Zoo, San Diego, California
4/10/2015 · Naples Botanical Garden, Naples, Florida
8/19/2004 · Haleakula, Maui, Hawaii
11/16/2018 · Puerto Rico · By Heather A. Kent
Eucalyptus deglupta description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 10 Jan 2021.
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4/10/2015 · Naples Botanical Garden, Naples, Florida
4/10/2015 · Naples Botanical Garden, Naples, Florida
11/16/2018 · Puerto Rico · By Heather A. Kent
11/16/2018 · Puerto Rico · By Heather A. Kent
4/10/2015 · Naples Botanical Garden, Naples, Florida
2/26/2010 · San Diego Zoo, San Diego, California Range:
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