Eucalyptus delegatensis

Family:

Myrtaceae

Alpine Ash

Other Names:

First Nations Name(s):

Name Origin:

delegatensis — after NSW town Delegate.

Regional Subspecies:

Occurrence:

Regional:

Restricted to upper areas such as upper reaches of Gilmore and Paddy’s River-Burra Valley.

Australia:

NSW, ACT, Vic.

Habitat:

Grassy or wet sclerophyll subalpine forest on deep fertile, often sloping soil.

Habit:

Tree to 50 m high (sometimes higher) with fibrous to stringy bark on lower trunk, shedding in long ribbons above. Dark-green glossy adult leaves.

Site Preference:

Well-drained deep soils on moderately steep slopes.

Flowering:

Dec-Mar.

Seed Collection:

Early Jan to late Feb, although seed usually available throughout year. Heavy crops infrequent.

Propagation:

From seed (± 104 viable seeds per gram). Stratify for 6-10 weeks to enhance germination.

Regeneration:

After fire, from seed.

VALUES:

Shade & Shelter:

Useful high-level cover in windbreaks.

Wildlife:

Bees, birds and other insects attracted to abundant pollen and nectar.

Timber:

One of the most important Australian timber species. Timber yellow-brown to pink-brown and easily worked. Used widely in building trades and for producing paper and hardboard.

Ornamental:

Specimen and shade for large parks, gardens and roadsides where sufficient space.