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Blakely's red gum (Eucalyptus blakelyi)

Description

Eucalyptus blakelyi, known as the Blakely's red gum is a common eucalyptus tree of the tablelands of New South Wales and adjacent areas in Queensland and Victoria. Growing to 10-24 metres (33-79 ft) tall, the trunk is smooth, with shedding scales of bark, revealing varying colours of pink, white and grey.This species is often a victim of eucalyptus dieback.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum: Magnoliophyta

        • Class: Magnoliopsida

          • Order: Myrtales

            • Family: Myrtaceae

              • Genus: Eucalyptus