Scribbly Gum
Tree to 25 Metres
Description:
Open Habit. White / Grey smooth bark with characteristic scribbles caused by insect tracts under last year’s bark. Occurs on deep coastal sands and sandstone derived soils. Secondary food source for koalas. Excellent habitat tree.
White flowers in Winter / Spring
Family: Myrtaceae
Natural Habitat: Dry Sclerophyll Forest
Aspect: Full Sun
Soil/Conditions: Well Drained
Special Features:
- Koala Food and Shelter Tree
- Koala Secondary Food Trees (Queensland Koala Crusaders)
- Glider Possum Food and Shelter Tree
- Pale-Headed Rosellas eat seed
- Aboriginal Food and Medicine Source
- Scribbles made by Endoxylon Cinera Moth larvae
- Attracts bees (Wheen Bee Foundation)
Garden Styles:
- Gardening for Biodiversity
- Native Rainforest
- Native Coastal
- Birds and Butterflies
