| Common Name: | Candlebark |
| Synonym: | |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Size: | 10-25m x 10-20m |
| Description: | Open crowned, upright to spreading tree. Smooth white trunk develops red & pink patches before bark sheds in strips. Base of the trunk may be dark. Often horizontal black insect scars on trunk. |
| Leaves: | Stalkless round silver juvenile leaves to 45mm; adult - long, narrow, dark green to 24cm x 25mm |
| Flowering: | Stalkless egg-shaped buds in 3's. Fruit cup-shaped with 3-4 projecting valves. |
| Flower Colour: | White |
| Flowering Time: | November to February |
| Growing Conditions: | Well drained drier shallow soils on ridges in the foothills. Frost tolerant. Full sun, semi shade. |
| Garden Use: | Decorative shade tree, tall screen. Koala food plant, animal/bird habitat. |
| Related Species: | |
| Plant Communities: | 1, 4, 7, 18, 31, 37, 38 |
| Conservation Status: | Locally common within its preferred growing conditions. Limited distribution within the Shire. |
| Aboriginal Use: | Eucalypts provided food, medicines, containers, string and tools. |
| Commercially available: | Australian plant & indigenous nurseries |
| Bird Attracting: | General - food and habitat |
| Butterfly Attracting: | Food plant for caterpillars |
| Frog Habitat: | No |
| Photographer: | Marilyn Gray © |