Eucalyptus viminalis ssp. viminalis
| Common Name: | Manna or Ribbon Gum |
| Synonym: | |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Size: | 10-50m x 8-15m |
| Description: | Fast growing upright tree. Smooth white trunk above a rough base of 2-6m. Bark from upper trunk and branches shed in long ribbons in summer. |
| Leaves: | Leaves hanging, glossy dark green, juvenile leaves paired, stalkless and lance-shaped to 65mm long, adult narrower, to 20cm long. |
| Flowering: | Buds egg-shaped on a flattened stalk, in clusters of 3. Fruit round with 3-4 projecting valves. |
| Flower Colour: | White |
| Flowering Time: | January to May |
| Growing Conditions: | Deep moist loam soils, in valleys or low lying areas. Drier soils will produce shorter trees. Frost hardy. Full sun |
| Garden Use: | Excellent shade tree for large gardens and parkland. Honey production. Food & habitat resource for birds, koalas and possums. |
| Related Species: | |
| Plant Communities: | 11, 12, 13, 15, 20, 29, 30, 34, 35, 36, 37, 43 |
| Conservation Status: | Widespread within the Shire along waterways |
| Aboriginal Use: | Manna (food), medicines, tools |
| Commercially available: | Australian plant & indigenous nurseries |
| Bird Attracting: | General - food and habitat |
| Butterfly Attracting: | Food plant for caterpillars |
| Frog Habitat: | No |
| Photographer: | 1, 2 Marty White/SYR ©; 3, 4 Marilyn Gray © |
