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Eucalypts (Eucalyptus)

Commonly known as a "Gum Tree", the Eucalypt or Eucalyptus tree dominates the Australian landscape with over 700 species. The term "Gum Tree" is derived from the habit of some eucalypt species to exude a sticky, gum-like substance from the trunk. The most important commercial use of eucalypts is in forestry where there has been considerable conflict between conservation and timber interests, particularly as the resistance to woodchipping and the move to preserve old growth forests have gained momentum. Some of the uses for Eucalypt timber is for building, furniture, woodchips, paper and fuel. Eucalypt oil extracted from the oils contained in the foliage have been used in medicine, industry and for perfumes. This album contains but a few of the 700 species, however others will be added as photos are taken.

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Enlarge photo 1 Salmon Gums at Coolgardie
Late afternoon light on these majestic Salmon Gums (Eucalyptus salmonophloia) at Coolgardie.
Enlarge photo 2 Salmon Gum
Eucalyptus salmonophloia is a West Australian Tree that grows to 25m with beautiful smooth waxy salmon pink bark.
Enlarge photo 3 Trunk of Salmon Gum
The smooth waxy salmon pink bark of the Eucalyptus salmonophloia.
Enlarge photo 4 Coolgardie Gum
Flowers and Buds of Coral Gum (Eucalyptus torquata).
Enlarge photo 5 Coolgardie Gum
Coral Gum (Eucalyptus torquata).
Enlarge photo 6 Ribbon Gums
Ribbon Gums (Eucalpytus sheathiana) at The Breakaways.
Enlarge photo 7 Ribbon Gum Information
While Bark Stripping occurs in a number of woodland Eucalypts, it is this Ecalyptus sheathiana or Ribbon Gum which makes one of the more spectacular displays.
Enlarge photo 8 Upper Ribbon Gum
The upper part of this Ribbon Gum which has now shed most of its Bark.
Enlarge photo 9 Lower Ribbon Gum
Fallen Bark around the Base of a Ribbon Gum at The Breakaways.
Enlarge photo 10 Ribbons of Bark
Lower part of Ribbon Gum with some Bark still shedding.
Enlarge photo 11 Red Flowering Gum
Eucalypt Leucoxylon rosea.
Enlarge photo 12 Red Flowering Gum
Eucalypt Leucoxylon rosea.
Enlarge photo 13 Magnificent Trees at Hyden
View from main street across surrounding farmlands.
Enlarge photo 14 Eucalypts beside Jerramungup Road
Enlarge photo 15 Flower Buds of Yate
Long-fingered flower buds of this Jerramungup Eucalypt.
Enlarge photo 16 Buds and Seed Cones
Long-fingered flower bud and spikey seed cones of Jerramungup Yate.
Enlarge photo 17 Bushy Yate (Eucalyptus)
The Bushy Yate is a tree native to this area.
Enlarge photo 18 Flower Bud on Bushy Yate
The unusual flower bud of the Bushy Yate is shaped like a cluster of fingers.
Enlarge photo 19 Four-Winged Mallee (Eucalyptus tetraptera)
Enlarge photo 20 Four-Winged Mallee Flower
The opening Flower of the Eucalyptus tetraptera.
Enlarge photo 21 Four Winged Mallee (Eucalyptus tetraptera)
Enlarge photo 22 Bell Fruited Mallee (Eucalyptus pressiana)
Enlarge photo 23 Eucalyptus species
Enlarge photo 24 Galah by Nest in Hollow Trunk of Eucalypt
Wooleen Station, Western Australia.
Enlarge photo 25 Karri Tree - Lower Section
Karri (Eucalyptus diversicolor) is a eucalypt which is native to the wetter regions of south western Australia. The tree grows to 90 metres, making it one of the tallest species in the world.
Enlarge photo 26 Karri Tree - Middle Section
Karri has white to cream bark that changes to brown as it matures and is shed.
Enlarge photo 27 Karri Tree - Upper Section
As the bark is shed the predominantly white trunk takes on a patina of colours from white to grey to deep brown. It is this effect from which the botanic name derives.
Enlarge photo 28 Karri Trees grow tall and straight
Enlarge photo 29 Karri Forest
Enlarge photo 30 Karri Trees grow straight and tall to 90 metres
Enlarge photo 31 Karri Leaf canopy high above
Enlarge photo 32 Facts about Karri Seeds
Enlarge photo 33 Karri Tree (Eucalyptus diversicolor)
Enlarge photo 34 Facts about Karri Seedlings
Enlarge photo 35 Red Tingle (Eucalyptus jacksonii) grow to 60 metres
Enlarge photo 36 Bark of Red Tingle (Eucalyptus jacksonii)
Enlarge photo 37 Majestic Old Tree
Enlarge photo 38 Red Tingle (Eucalyptus jacksonii) has rough grey-red bark
Enlarge photo 39 Red Tingle is the largest Buttressing Eucalypt
Enlarge photo 40 Trunk of Ancient Red Tingle