Voted this up and awesome. Thanks for the comment, the congrats and the vote. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on February 16, 2015: Thanks for the visit, Rota! Not a lot info about that. So , I push the limits and grow as bonsai :-). What a beautiful tree, and beautiful hub! Thank you very much for the comment, stevbonhage. In some places, the plant can be seen in botanical gardens. It certainly is a lovely tree. Eucalyptus is a popular evergreen tree that’s widely used for its medicinal properties. Thank you for the congratulations and the second visit, Heidi! Some species in the genus produce copious amounts of oil, which is volatile as well as aromatic. You did a great job on it. For example, California Polytechnic State University says the tree grows in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 9 to 11. The shedding and colour change happen at different times in different parts of the trunk. It would certainly be lovely to have a rainbow eucalyptus tree in a garden, as long as the garden was big enough! I just learned something new. Once established, the tree grows 3 feet per season without supplemental fertilizer, although it needs regular watering when rainfall is insufficient. amelia, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 License, The distribution of Eucalyptus; the rainbow eucalyptus is the only species in the genus whose range extends into the northern hemisphere, Sarefo, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 License. Descriptions and pictures of eucalyptus tree leaves, flowers, and bark will help identify eucalyptus shrub and tree species. Beautiful colors! I can see why people would want them. The overall effect is lovely and gives the tree its "rainbow" name. Vespa Woolf from Peru, South America on February 02, 2015: I´d never heard of this tree until reading your Hub. I had never heard of this tree before and enjoyed learning about it--your pictures are fascinating and the Rainbow Eucalyptus Tree is a gorgeous part of nature. The peeling bark is really beautiful. whonu. There are some drawbacks to growing the trees. I appreciate the comment and the vote! The colours and vibrancy of different trunks vary, but the plant is always interesting to see. Hi, Lady Fiddler. The fragrance of the tree is pleasant with an clean, earthy aroma that is used in perfumes. I like the ones with the palers colours, too. The trunk periodically sheds a strip of bark, revealing a green layer underneath. The tree produces white flowers and has moderately wide, evergreen leaves. I'm too cold to have it grow outside. Their widespread roots may damage buildings and roads. The numerous stamens look like tassels and surround the single, green pistil. Rainbow eucalyptus trees can be an impressive landscaping element. Intense color and astringent fragrance make the tree unforgettable, but it?s not for everyone. Each layer of bark is covered by a thin, transparent layer of cells which allows us to see the chlorophyll stored in the cells underneath. Nithya Venkat from Dubai on February 09, 2015: Great hub about the Rainbow Eucalyptus. The seeds are tiny and may be difficult to handle. The leaves contain glands that produce an aromatic oil. In this article, you’ll find out about the most common eucalyptus trees. The potential height and spread of a mature tree needs to be kept in mind if someone wants to grow one, however. Thelma Alberts from Germany and Philippines on May 04, 2015: Congratulations on the HOTD! Rainbow eucalyptus (Eucalyptus deglupta) is the only eucalyptus tree indigenous to the northern hemisphere. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on March 19, 2019: Larry Slawson from North Carolina on March 19, 2019: Wow! On others, they have a pastel hue. Hi, RTalloni. I'd love to be able to grow one. They offer to help people who have a gardening question. Eucalyptus oil may have some health benefits, including opening up the airways in people with breathing problems. I appreciate your kind comment and your vote, too. Are red leaves typical of the Rainbow Eucalyptus? Audrey Howitt from California on May 08, 2015: Wow! Boy, talk about tiny seeds!! The name "eucalyptus" comes from two Greek words—"eu", which means well, and "calyptos", which means covered. I hope to get a HOTD someday, when you'll return the favor. Linda Crampton is a writer and teacher with an honors degree in biology. Rumour says that koalas sleep so much due to the influence of the leaves' oil in their diet. I appreciate your visit. Each season as the bark peels off in strips it reveals a trunk covered with a vertical rainbow of red, orange, green, blue and gray streaks. Thank you for the congratulations. Most grow in Australia, which contains hundreds of species belonging to the genus. It is said that the leaves of the tree makes them high which is why they sleep for 20 hours a day! The beautiful "Rosea" variety of Eucalyptus leucoxylon; the pink tassels are the stamens, Jean Tosti, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 License. Cultivated plant experts say that they should be planted in USDA Hardiness Zones 9 to 11 or in Zones 10 to 11, depending on the source. Question: Are the rings of a cross section colorful as well? People who would like to grow the tree should be aware that the colours are often much less intense when the tree is growing outside its native habitat. Peg Cole from Northeast of Dallas, Texas on May 04, 2015: When I first saw these photos I couldn't believe they were real. Question: I live in a USDA zone 9. These trees are awesome. A multicoloured cross section would be an interesting and lovely sight! On some trees, the colours are so vibrant and rich that they look artificial. Susie Lehto from Minnesota on May 04, 2015: Heidi Thorne from Chicago Area on May 04, 2015: Thought this was one of the most interesting and beautiful hubs when you first published it. They release a pleasant scent when crushed. The tree is better suited to open areas, like parks and fields, where it provides excellent shade as well as fragrance and beauty. The smell of the leaves are so refreshing. Another said that after two years of growth they are seeing a very slight color change in the bark of their tree.

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