Eucalyptus staigeriana

Description

This plant is a large spreading tree, which may reach 35 m (115 ft) in height. The rough furrowed bark is grey mottled with yellow and orange. The tree's name ironbark stems from the rough and unyielding texture of the cambium on the outmost layer of the plant. In the early days of colonization wood felling was achieved with axe and saw, ironbark stands usually meant a broken ax head.The narrow lanceolate leaves are a uniform greyish-green in colour and measure 7-15 cm (3-6 in) in length by 0.9-1.7 cm (0.35-0.67 in) wide. The small white flowers appear from late autumn to spring, and are followed by small pods.