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Identify Native Australian Tree Species, Eucalypts, Tree Pictures NSW & QLD

Native Australian Eucalypt tree pictures showing enlarged views of fruit, leaf and bark samples that are useful in identification of native species. Quality pictures of native Eucalypt tree species with detailed descriptions explaining leaf shape, bark texture and distribution range. All Creative Designs Nambucca & Coffs Harbour® distributes web optimized tree images for identification, website design, multimedia and presentation purposes. Please note all images are copyright and only to be used for non-business purposes. (see copyrights) To enquire about images and tree descriptions Contact Us. The rainforest web photo page below is constantly revised, extended and updated. We hope to increase the awareness to the high protection values remaining rainforest areas in Australia still inherit.
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Elderberry Panax Polyscias sambucifolia
This native shrub spreading from underground rootstock is mostly found at less than 4 m in height but can sometimes develop into a small tree. It occurs in a range of different forest types including dryer, tall eucalypt forests and in regrowth areas (Picture 1). Bark is firm in texture, a grayish green in colour and covered in corky small bumps (lenticels) (2). Small flowers only measure up to 3 mm across and feature 5 stamens with prominent anthers, flowers are held on long spread-out panicles which end in an umbel arrangement of up to 12 individual flowers (3). The fruit is a fleshy drupe, rounded, flattened in shape and measuring up to 5 mm in length. It contains a single brown seed with a hard outer layer (4). The compound leaf features 5 to more than 10 separate leaflets which are; varied in length form 4 to 15 cm with irregular toothed margins, mostly lanceolate in shape, smooth, hairless, dark green above, light gray/green beneath. Apex is long acuminate, base shape is cuneate. Leaf like stipules are often present at the base of the compound leaf. Venation is more visible on the upper leaflet surface (5). Distribution: Wide-spread from VIC to southern QLD.
See Flower Characteristics Page and Leaf Characteristics Page for information on terms used.

Elderberry Panax Bark Polyscias sambucifolia

Polyscias sambucifolia Flower Elderberry Panax

Elderberry Panax

Elderberry Panax Bark

Polyscias sambucifolia Flower

Polyscias sambucifolia Fruit

Elderberry Panax Leaf

Eucalypts

Eucalypt species listed below occur in tall open forest, in transition zones between subtropical rainforests and tall forests. Whereby Flooded Gum and Blue Gum can sometimes be found within the outer margins of STRf. (See Flooded Gum)

Blackbutt Tree Eucalyptus pilularis
The Blackbutt tree is a very tall Eucalypt species reaching heights of more than 60 m occurring from the NSW south coast to southern QLD (Picture 1). Fibrous and rough bark covers the trunk to half or more of its height, often black at the base due to bush fires the normal bark colour is a greyish brown ( 2 & 3). Fruit is ovoid in shape and measures around 1 cm across with 4 valves. Simple leaves with entire margins are up to 18 cm long, lanceolate in shape, arranged alternate and scented when crushed
(4 & 5). See Leaf Characteristics Page for explanations of definitions used. Distribution: From northern VIC to southern QLD.

Blackbutt Tree

Eucalyptus pilularis

Blackbutt Bark

Blackbutt Leaves & Fruit

Eucalyptus pilularis Leaf

Blue Gum Eucalyptus saligna Other names: Sydney Blue Gum
Tall tree species growing to a height of 60 m found on margins of STRf and in adjacent wet sclerophyll forests from NSW's south coast to central QLD (Picture 1 & 2). Bark above short rough barked stocking is very smooth, grey with blue - grey coloured flecks and markings after shedding. On the mid-north coast of NSW mature trees in their natural environment lose their rough bark at the base of the tree nearly entirely (1,2 & 3). Small fruit with 3 to 4 valves and exerted tips are only 5 mm wide (Pic 4). Simple leaves are narrow elliptic in shape, up to 18 cm long with entire margins and alternate leaf arrangement ( 5). Distribution: NSW south coast to southern QLD.

Blue Gum

Eucalyptus saligna

Blue Gum Bark

Blue Gum Fruit

Blue Gum Leaves

Cadaghi Eucalyptus torelliana Other names: Cadaga
The Cadaghi or Cadaga Eucalyptus torelliana can reach a height of 30m or more and is naturally found on margins of tropical rainforests and adjoining tall, open forests, but has been extensively planted as street tree in northern NSW (Picture 1). The bark on the lower half of the trunk is brown in colour with a rough and flaky texture, whereas the top half of the trunk and upper branches feature a smooth greyish green bark (2). Clusters (panicles) of white flowers borne at the end of branches measure 2 to 3 cm in diameter and blossom over late spring and early summer (3). Simple leaves with an alternate arrangement are up to 20 cm long, ovate in shape and hairy on immature specimens (4). Leaves on mature trees are; lanceolate in shape, up to 15 cm in length with entire margins, hairless, dark green and rather dull on upper surface, lighter green below with a firm texture. Leaf apex is acute, base shape is cuneate to rounded. Mid vein is raised on both surfaces and numerous straight lateral veins are obvious. Distribution: Restricted habitat of wet coastal areas and adjacent ranges in tropical QLD (Cairns and surrounding areas). Note: This tree is listed as an invasive species in a number of shires along the NSW north coast. See Flower Characteristics Page and Leaf Characteristics Page for information on terms used.

Cadaghi, Cadaga, Flower Eucalyptus torelliana

Cadaghi

Eucalyptus torelliana Bark

Cadaghi Flower

Cadaghi, Cadaga Leaves

Cadaghi Leaves mature

Flooded Gum Eucalyptus grandis Other names: Rose Gum
Very tall forest tree up to 70 m in height. The specimen shown (Picture 1) resides within the outer margins of STRf and is surrounded by rainforest species like Black Booyong and Yellow Carabeen and its estimated height is above 60 m. A stocking of rough bark is retained at the base of the tree, but recedes with age (2 & 3). Relative small fruit measure only about 5 mm in diameter and feature 4 valves which are slightly exerted above the rim level. Image is showing the fruit before opening to the left and dehiscent to the right (4). Simple adult leaves are; arranged alternately, lanceolate in shape with entire margins, up to 18 cm in length and curved as intermediate leaves, shorter and straight as adult leaves (middle), scented when crushed. Apex is acute and base shape cuneate. Venation except for mid vein is very faint (5). Distribution: NSW central coast to northern QLD.

Flooded Gum 'Giant'

Flooded Gum Trunk

Flooded Gum Regrowth

Eucalyptus grandis Fruit

Eucalyptus grandis Leaves

Forest Red Gum Eucalyptus tereticornis Other names: Blue Gum or Red Iron Gum in QLD
The Forest Red Gum is a tall native tree species with a wide distribution range and reaches a height of up to 50m under favourable conditions (Picture 1). Bark is mostly greyish white in colour with dark grey to grey-blue patches or bands being exposed after shedding of old bark often showing some diagonal pattern, texture is firm and smooth (2). Up to 11 yellow flower buds are held on a single stalk measuring up to 15 mm in length; samples shown are still developing (3). The fruit is up to 6 mm across and 8 mm in length featuring a broad rim and 4 exerted valves (4). Simple adult leaves with an alternate arrangement are; up to 18 cm in length with entire margins, lanceolate in shape (straight and curved), scented when crushed, mid green and rather dull on both surfaces with a firm and leathery texture. Apex is acute ending in a fine point, base shape is cuneate. Veins except for mid vein can only be seen when the leaf is held against the light showing numerous translucent dots and fine reticulate venation (5). Distribution: From VIC to northern QLD. Identification: Similar in appearance to the Sydney Blue Gum Eucalyptus saligna but differences exist in the shape and broad rim of the fruit, the concolorous (same colour) nature of the leaves and the diagonal pattern of the bark.

Forest Red Gum Bark Eucalyptus tereticornis

Eucalyptus tereticornis Flower Buds Forest Red Gum

Forest Red Gum

Forest Red Gum Bark

Eucalyptus tereticornis Buds

Forest Red Gum Fruit

Forest Red Gum Leaves

Grey Ironbark Eucalyptus paniculata
Under favourable conditions the Grey Ironbark Eucalyptus paniculata can reach a height of more than 40m (Picture 1). Bark is a mid grey in colour, hard and deeply furrowed. On adult specimens the rough bark continues to the smallest branches in a fairly open canopy (Pictures 2 & 3). Buds are a diamond like shape and up to 10mm in length (4). Simple alternate adult leaves are; up to 14 cm long with entire margins, lanceolate in shape, fairly thin, papery but strong, mid green on top, a lighter grey green beneath with an acute and fine pointed apex (5). Distribution: NSW south coast to NSW mid-north coast.

Grey Ironbark

Grey Ironbark Bark

Eucalyptus paniculata

Grey Ironbark Buds

Grey Ironbark Leaves

Grey Gum Small-fruited Eucalyptus propinqua
The small-fruited Grey Gum is a tall and erect tree species up to 45 m in height, the straight trunk is branchless to up more than half of the tree's height. It's natural distribution is along the east coast from the NSW central coast to southern QLD (Picture 1 & 2). Old slightly rough and granular bark is shed from the trunk in strips exposing new bright orange bark (3). Simple adult leaves are oblanceolate in shape, up to 15 cm long with entire margins and an alternate leaf arrangement (4). Fruit is a shallow disk up to 5 mm in diameter with 4 valves (5). Distribution: NSW central coast to southern QLD.

Grey Gum Small-fruited

Eucalyptus propinqua

Grey Gum Bark

Grey Gum Leaves

Grey Gum Fruit

Pink Bloodwood Eucalyptus intermedia [Corymbia intermedia]
The Pink Bloodwood tree is a medium to large sized tree species reaching 35m or more in height and is found in open, tall forests (Picture 1). Bark continuing to small branches is a pale grey brown colour, rough and scaly in texture with patches of exposed resin (2). The rather open canopy can spread to a wide margin (3). Fruit is woody; ovoid in shape with a wide top rim and four deeply seated valves (4). Alternately arranged adult leaves are; lanceolate to broad lanceolate in shape with entire margins, between 8 to 16 cm in length, hairless and scented when crushed. Older leaves often turn red before falling (5). Distribution: NSW central coast to northern QLD.

Pink Bloodwood

Pink Bloodwood Bark

Corymbia intermedia

Pink Bloodwood Fruit

Pink Bloodwood Leaves

Red Bloodwood Tree Eucalyptus gummifera [Corymbia gummifera]
This large native tree species is found along margins of rainforests and in adjacent tall open forests growing to a height of 45 m (Picture 1). Distinctive feature of this tree is the red sticky resin produced where an injury occurred or as a protection against termite attack (2). Bark is a reddish brown with a flaky, scaly texture covering the whole tree and branches ( 3). Fruit produced is a 4valved cone with seeds being enclosed in a papery aril (4). Beautiful and strongly scented flowers open in midsummer. Simple leaves on mature specimens are; alternately arranged, lanceolate in shape with entire margins, hairless, scented and up to 15 cm long (5). Distribution: From VIC to southern QLD.

Red Bloodwood Tree

Red Bloodwood Resin

Red Bloodwood Bark

Corymbia gummifera Fruit

Red Bloodwood Flower

Red Mahogany Eucalyptus resinifera Subspecies: hemilampra Other names: Red Messmate
Red Mahogany Eucalyptus resinifera is a tall tree reaching heights of more than 40 m found mainly in wet sclerophyll forests (Picture 1). The reddish brown bark which is very stringy and fibrous can exude some resin (2). Fruit is mostly 4valved and up to 10 mm across, buds are up to 12 mm in length (3 & 4). Simple adult leaves are up to 12 cm long, mainly broadly lanceolate in shape with entire margins and an alternate leaf arrangement (5). Distribution: South coast of NSW to southern QLD.

Red Mahogany

Eucalyptus resinifera

Eucalyptus resinifera Fruit

Red Mahogany Buds

Red Mahogany Leaves

Scribbly Gum Eucalyptus racemosa (formerly Eucalyptus signata)
This medium size tree species is most often found in wetter coastal areas or open forests attaining a height of up to 25m (Picture 1). The bark is smooth and firm, white to light grey in colour showing the distinctive scribbles (2). Branch work is limited to a a few steep angled main branches holding a very open canopy (3). Fruit is relatively small at 5 to 7mm in diameter and length featuring 4 exerted valves not raised above the level rim (4). The simple leaves (adult) with an alternate arrangement are; up to 15 cm long with entire margins (deformation are visible), lanceolate in shape, firm and leathery, hairless and scented, semi glossy and mid green in colour on both surfaces. Venation is faint but visible showing numerous straight lateral veins (5). Distribution: NSW central coast to southern QLD.

Eucalyptus racemosa Foliage Scribbly Gum

Scribbly Gum

Scribbly Gum Bark

Eucalyptus racemosa

Scribbly Gum Fruit

Scribbly Gum Leaves

Spotted Gum Eucalyptus maculata
The distinctive bark is the first identification characteristic of the Spotted Gum Eucalyptus maculata. The height of this tall native tree species is up to 45m or more under favourable conditons (Picture 1). The very smooth bark covers the whole tree (no rough stocking) and is various tones of grey in colour, changing with maturity and newly shed patches of bark (2 & 3). Ovoid shaped flower buds are up to 1cm in length (4). Alternate simple adult leaves are: up to 20 cm long with entire margins, lanceolate in shape (image is showing intermediate leaves which are slightly broader), grey green on top and similar coloured below, firm and leathery. Apex is gradually tapering into a fine point (5). Distribution: NSW south coast to NSW mid-north coast.

Spotted Gum

Spotted Gum Bark

Eucalyptus maculata

Spotted Gum Buds

Spotted Gum Leaves

Swamp Mahogany Eucalyptus robusta Other names: Swamp Messmate
The Swamp Mahogany reaches a height of about 30m with main branches starting at more than half the height of the normally straight trunk (Picture 1). Bark is persistent to the smallest branches; softly fibrous in texture and a light reddish brown in colour (2 & 3). The cylindrical shaped fruit is up to 16mm long and 10mm across featuring mostly 4 valves slightly raised above the rim level (4). Simple alternately arranged leaves are; up to 16 cm long with entire margins, broad lanceolate in shape which is a good identification characteristic, firm, leathery and scented when crushed. Venation overall is faint, mid vein raised on lower surface with numerous and straight lateral veins (5). Distribution: Coastal areas from NSW south coast to central QLD.

Swamp Mahogany

Eucalyptus robusta

Swamp Mahogany Bark

Swamp Mahogany Fruit

Swamp Mahogany Leaf

Tallowwood Eucalyptus microcorys
Eucalyptus microcorys is a very large tree species and can grow to more than 60 m in height with a trunk diameter of more than 2 m (Picture 1). Bark is mostly light brown with a red tinge in colour and a soft fibrous texture (2). In winter to early spring (NSW north coast) masses of scented small white flowers appear, being held in groups of up to 12 in axillary joints towards the end of small branches (3). Fruit is small at up to 4 mm across with 3 or sometimes 4 valves (4). Simple leaves on adult specimens are up to 14 cm long with small irregular crenate margins and lanceolate in shape. Juvenile leaves are broadly ovate and up to 8 cm long (5). Distribution: NSW central coast to southern QLD.

Tallowwood

Tallow Wood Bark

Tallowwood Flower

Eucalyptus microcorys Fruit

Tallowwood Leaves

White Mahogany Eucalyptus acmenoides Other names: Yellow Stringybark
Under favourable conditions White Mahogany Eucalyptus acmenoides can grow up to 60 m in height with trunk a measuring up to 1.5 m in diameter (Picture 1). Bark is greyish light brown, very fibrous and stringy, covering all parts of the tree (2 & 3). Fruit is up to 7 mm across and has mostly 4 valves (4). Simple adult leaves with an alternate arrangement and entire margins are up to 12 cm long and lanceolate in shape, whereby juvenile leaves are broader and reach 15 cm in length (5). Distribution: NSW central coast to Central QLD.

Yellow Stringybark Eucalyptus acmenoides

White Mahogany

Yellow Stringybark

Eucalyptus acmenoides

White Mahogany Fruits

Eucalyptus acmenoides Leaves

We attempted to properly describe any tree species shown on this web page and cross referenced our images using these sources for accurate scientific identification . The description and measurements have been collected through a personal interest in our native forests for more than twenty years. Information such as distribution range of tree species has been put together using a selection of sources including various Botanical Gardens (see link above). The purpose of these web pages is to illustrate the beauty and diversity of our remaining rainforests on Australia's east coast. We aspire to increase the awareness to the high protection values these remaining subtropical and tropical rainforest areas still inherit. Please note all images are copyright, watermarked and not to be used without prior permission by All Creative Designs® worldwide rights reserved.
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