Myrtaceae FAMILY

Eucalyptus johnstonii

Edibility

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Medicinal

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Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Eucalyptus johnstonii is an evergreen tree with a heavily branched crown; it can grow 40 - 60 metres tall, though is dwarf and stunted at higher elevations. The bole is usually straight, up to 150 - 200cm in diameter, and sometimes slightly buttressed at the base[ 11 Title Trees and Shrubs Hardy in Great Britain. Vol 1 - 4 and Supplement. Publication Author Bean. W. Publisher Murray Year 1981 ISBN - Description A classic with a wealth of information on the plants, but poor on pictures. , 418 Title Ecocrop Publication Author Website http://ecocrop.fao.org/ecocrop/srv/en/home Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description Basic information on a wide range of useful plants, plus details of environmental needs where available. ]. The tree is harvested from the wild for its high quality wood. It can be grown in shelterbelts to provide protection from strong winds.

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate

Native RangeAustralia - southeastern Tasmania.

HabitatUsually found on badly drained sandstone; at elevationss from 600 - 2,600 metres[ 77 Title Eucalypts. (2 volumes.) Publication Author Kelly. S. Publisher Nelson, Melbourne Year 1969 ISBN - Description A very readable book (in two volumes) on the many species of Eucalyptus trees in Australia. ]. Montane forests on sites subject to some waterlogging on peaty, sandy soils[ 1660 Title EUCLID - Eucalypts of Australia Publication Author Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research, Canber Website http://keyserver.lucidcentral.org:8080/euclid/data/02050e02-0108-490e-8900-0e0601070d00/media/Html/index.htm Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description A website dedicated to the genus Eucalyptus (sensu latu), with descriptions and nomencultural information on all the species. ].