Blakely's red gum

Description

Eucalyptus blakelyi, known as the Blakely's red gum is a common eucalyptus tree of the tablelands of New South Wales and adjacent areas in Queensland and Victoria. Growing to 10-24 metres (33-79 ft) tall, the trunk is smooth, with shedding scales of bark, revealing varying colours of pink, white and grey.This species is often a victim of eucalyptus dieback.