Tasmanian blue gum (wilding)
Eucalyptus globulus subsp. globulusWeed profile
- Perennial
- Tree
- Habitat: native vegetation
Impact
Seedling or sucker regrowth after fires can crowd out native vegetation.
Description
- Large tree with smooth bark.
- Leaves dark green, drooping.
- Flowers with a woody ribbed base, numerous white stamens.
- Seedlings with square stems, leaves in opposite pairs silvery on the undersides.
This only applies to Tasmanian blue gum growing wild in this region. It does not apply to trees that are planted and maintained for domestic, public amenity or commercial purposes.