HEIGHT up to 130 ft (40 m)
TYPE Evergreen
OCCURRENCE Australia
This tree, with its broadly columnar or spreading crown, is widespread in its native range. Its timber is hard, durable, and termite-resistant. Its pollen and nectar make high-quality honey. BARK Smooth, mottled white, gray, brown, or red. LEAF Alternate, gray-green, quite thick, turning oval to lanceolate with age. FLOWER In axillary clusters of 7–11 creamy white flowers. FRUIT Semi-spherical capsule, 7⁄32– 5⁄16 in (7–8 mm) long, 3⁄16–1⁄4 in (5–6 mm) wide, yellow seeds.
