A new survey has determined that the UC Santa Cruz Arboretum’s collection of eucalyptus trees and shrubs is the most diverse anywhere outside of Australia. The finding is the result of an inventory ...

The eucalyptus genus embraces upwards of 700 species, which range in size from multi-stemmed bushes to trees that approach 300 feet, making them the tallest flowering plants in the world. Eucalyptus ...

The heights, diameters and regrowth basal areas of 22-yr old fire-initiated regeneration of Eucalyptus delegatensis ssp. tasmaniensis, E. urnigera, E. coccifera and E. johnstonii were measured over ...

Plantation of eucalyptus, a species of foreign trees, is wildly spreading throughout the northern districts, posing a serious threat to natural water bodies and soil, experts warn. Soil and water ...

Everyone who grew up in California knows the scent of eucalyptus trees. They are so ubiquitous in this state many newcomers think they are natives. But these trees arrived a century ago to become wind ...

New genetically engineered species of eucalyptus trees that produce better wood fibre and grow faster - but are less attractive to native animals - are on the drawing boards for Australian forestry ...

Calonectria leaf blight represents a serious phytopathological challenge affecting Eucalyptus plantations worldwide. This disease is caused by a complex of Calonectria species, with pathogens such as ...

Bark from a rainbow eucalyptus, by Christopher Martin. Older bark layers in shades of pastel purple, rusty red, and burnt orange peel away to reveal younger layers in chartreuse and dark green hues.

Eucalyptus gall wasps, particularly the invasive Leptocybe invasa, present a serious threat to forestry and ecosystem health worldwide. These wasps induce the formation of specialised galls on ...

Aussies are being encouraged to plant an 'extremely rare' eucalyptus sinuosa in their garden. Source: Supplied/Malcolm French Aussies are being urged to take notice of an “extremely rare” eucalyptus ...

Eucalyptus is the tree species of choice for many commercial farmers because it is multipurpose, fast-growing and has a ready market. Its wide range of products such as firewood, charcoal, building ...