Family:
Myrtaceae
Eucalyptus delegatensis
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.