Eucalyptus cernua

Description

Eucalyptus cernua,commonly known as the red-flowered moort,is a eucalypt that is native to Western Australia.The mallee typically grows to a height of 1 to 3 metres (3 to 10 ft) and has smooth mottled grey to brown bark.It blooms between October and December and produces crimson-red flowers.It has a limited range along the south coast of Western Australia in the Goldfields-Esperance region near Ravensthorpe particularly in the Fitzgerald River National Park.It is used for ornamental plantings,shade and honey production.When cultivated it can tolerate arid area,is slow growing and requires little maintenance.The species was previously known as Eucalyptus nutans.