MYRTACEAE

Gum-topped Stringybark, White-top

 

20.0m - 90.0m (2000-9000cm) 

"Umbels" with 7-15+ flowers. 

Woody capsule 

Tree, often one or two of the branches stout and spreading then bent up-wards. 

 

Wet Eucalypt Forest 

A major dominant of tall eucalypt forest on the more fertile mountain and plateaux soils. 

Exposed; Moist; Rocky; Windy 

Hardy 

Fertile; Loam; Poor; Well-drained 

An important source of timber, marketed as 'Tasmanian Oak'. Also good for firewood. An ornamental tree with contrasting smooth/stringy bark and grey pendulous leaves. The size of the tree renders it suitable only for large properties.Information on propagation also applies to Eucalyptus delegatensis subsp. tasmaniensis Not suitable below powerlines. 

Collect capsules and store in paper bags until valves open to release seed. separate seed by sieving 

Cold 

> 10 years* 

104 

Stratification at 3-5oC for 6-10 weeks. Although not as successful as stratification, treatment of seed with gibberallic acid or a 15 per cent solution of potassium nitrate for 48 hours can overcome the need for cold storage. *Dry stored in refrigerator at 3-5oC. 

2-4 weeks 

Yes 

 

 

No 

Impracticable