Family:

Myrtaceae

Eucalyptus stellulata

Black Sallee

Other Names: Black Sally

First Nations Name(s):

Name Origin:

stellulata — from Latin stella, star, referring to clusters of pointed buds.

Regional Subspecies:

Occurrence:

Regional:

Rarely lower than 800 m elevation. Noted in the areas: Upper Gilmore; Greenhills-Tarcutta; Ardenside-Welaregang; Paddy’s River-Burra Valley and Rosewood Plateau.

Australia:

NSW, Vic.

Habitat:

Grassy woodland. Fertile loamy or alluvial soils on cold flats at higher altitudes.

Habit:

Tree to 15 m high with spreading branches and fairly dense crown of green glossy leaves.

Site Preference:

Poorly-drained soils. Resists frost, snow and wind.

Flowering:

White-cream, Apr-Oct. Prolific.

Seed Collection:

Generally throughout the year, particularly spring-summer.

Propagation:

From seed (± 355 viable seeds per gram).

VALUES:

Shade & Shelter:

Useful shelter for exposed, high altitude sites. Useful low to medium-level cover in windbreaks.

Land Protection:

Useful for poorly-drained areas.

Wildlife:

Excellent habitat. Flowers are a valuable nectar source for birds, such as honeyeaters, and insects. Various native birds feed on seeds and fruits.

Fuel:

Good stove fuel.

Timber:

Pale. Not durable.

Ornamental:

Attractive specimen.

Other:

Leaves produce pale-fawn dye with alum as mordant.