Botanical nomenclature: eucalyptus punctata Common name: eucalyptus gray gum, iron gray gum, gray irongum, gray gum Family: myrtaceae Origin: Australia Brightness: full sun Height: 35 meters The species has its common name due to the color of the bark of its trunk reached even when it is very young, about 1 year old, usually with a mix of gold, copper, salmon & various shades of gray; according to photos at the end of the description. Large eucalyptus, which usually reaches 35 meters in height. Eucalyptus that provides extremely hard & durable wood that is used in construction & for sleepers. The multicolored bark of this species gives it a very ornamental aspect, marbled or like a granite stone, making its application cross other cultural aspects, & not only extraction, but also, its use as an ornamental species for decoration & planting in gardens. Species resistant to frost, drought & poor nutrition, fast growing soils, very durable wood & widely applied in heavy engineering & an important source of pollen for beekeeping. Additional Information: It occurs naturally in the central region, along the coast & coastal mountains of new south wales, Australia. This area is between sea level at 1,000 m. The average annual rainfall varies from 625 to 1,250 mm. The rainfall regime is characterized by a uniform distribution throughout the year, or by concentrated rain in the summer. The dry season has an average duration of 4 months. Average temperature of 4 months from the highest of the hottest month between 27 to 32c, & the minimum of the coldest month between 4 to 5c The frosts occur in an intensity of 1 to 10 days / year. Wood is highly recommended for sawmills, structures, posts & sleepers. It regenerates well by sprouting the strains. A very ornamental specimen, which during the period of 1 year colors & mixes its trunk in three different ways. Its leaves are part of the koala diet. A special purchase for our gardens & for other purposes. Eucalyptus Punctata Seeds, Grey Gum Eucalyptus, Iron Gray - 20 Seeds
