Mountain Grey Gum

The Mountain Grey Gum, Eucalyptus cypellocarpa, is a classic ‘Gippsland euc’. It usually grows tall and straight to a height of 40+ metres.

Map credit: vicflora.rbg.vic.gov.au

The smooth trunks of grey shredding bark are typical but perhaps the best identifying features are the long, lance-shaped leaves and flattened stalks holding the buds/flowers/fruit.

Some of the streets and parks of Drouin are graced with this magnificent tree and the many hollows that some have are a haven for much of our urban wildlife.

This giant in Hearn Park is a classic Mountain Grey Gum

You can vote for Drouin’s favourite eucalypt by email: drouinsfavouritetree@gmail.com The five candidates are (click the links for further information) …

Tree 1 - The Settlement Giant (Mountain Grey Gum) on the corner of Settlement Rd and Springwater Dr.

Tree 2 – The Grandfather Tree (Messmate Stringybark) above the playground in Civic Park.

Tree 3 – The Railway Giant (Mountain Grey Gum) on the corner of Albert Rd and Francis Ave.

Tree 4 – The Old Swimming Hole Giant (Strzelecki Gum) in Lampard Rd opposite the hockey field.

Tree 5 – The Ficifolia corridor in Princes Way between Albert Rd and Main Neerim Rd.