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Eucalyptus viminalis
(Manna Gum)
| Planting Group or Form | Large Tree |
|---|---|
| Height | 10 - 50m |
| Width | 8 - 15m |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Soil | Moist well drained soils |
| Flower | White Jan - May |
| Attracts | Habitat for birds, pollinators, koalas and possums |
| Edible | Yes - Refer to Bush Food Plant Brochure |
Fast growing upright tree. Smooth white trunk above a rough base of 2-6m. Bark shed in long ribbons in summer.
Excellent shade tree for large gardens and parkland. Honey production, also used for its timber.
Indigenous name: WURUN (Wurundjeri)
Sugary white extrusions on leaves (manna) gathered from the ground and eaten. Wood used to make shields and water containers.