Eucalyptus, Description, Major Species, & Uses
![Eucalyptus, Description, Major Species, & Uses](https://cdn.britannica.com/68/128168-050-7216CE15/Eucalyptus-tree.jpg)
Eucalyptus, large genus of more than 660 species of shrubs and tall trees of the myrtle family (Myrtaceae), native to Australia, Tasmania, and nearby islands. Many species are widely cultivated as shade trees or in forestry plantations for their useful timber.
Eucalyptus, large genus of more than 660 species of shrubs and tall trees of the myrtle family (Myrtaceae), native to Australia, Tasmania, and nearby islands. Many species are widely cultivated as shade trees or in forestry plantations for their useful timber.
![](https://static1.s123-cdn-static-a.com/uploads/1826974/2000_5fe1179bbf5f7.jpg)
Care-Guide for Indoor Eucalyptus! (Gum Trees)
![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4c/Eucalyptus_tereticornis_flowers%2C_capsules%2C_buds_and_foliage.jpeg/1200px-Eucalyptus_tereticornis_flowers%2C_capsules%2C_buds_and_foliage.jpeg)
Eucalyptus - Wikipedia
![](https://www.gardenia.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/shutterstock_1114551896Optimized-1-780x520.webp)
Rainbow Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus deglupta)
![](https://www.gardenia.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/eucalyptus-how-to-grow-care.webp)
Eucalyptus: How To Grow And Care with Success
![](https://blog.invasive-species.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2020/01/koala-74908_1280-1024x681.jpg)
Eucalyptus - the 'thirsty' trees threatening to 'drink' South Africa dry
![](https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/image/FR378/Ddrijvcp07/Dmcqaa95d8/Dmcqaa95d8-2048.webp)
FOR310/FR378: Herbicides for Weed Control in Eucalyptus Culture
![](http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3uQiDL3c53s/RnefMdSlYkI/AAAAAAAAAFc/YSKL6KkzvYg/s400/GITForestry-EucID-Bark.jpg)
EUCALYPTOLOGICS: GIT Forestry Consulting Information Resources on Eucalyptus Cultivation Worldwide: Eucalyptus species identification: bark is not always enough
![](https://www.traditionalmedicinals.com/cdn/shop/articles/PPJ-Header_Eucalyptus-101_AdobeStock_147477090.webp?v=1654097788)
Eucalyptus 101 Traditional Medicinals
![](https://www.hardy-eucalyptus.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/c64374_4059c3341ce444d0b8e2efa7869739c4_mv2.webp)
Growing Eucalyptus In Containers - Hardy Eucalyptus
![](https://8billiontrees.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Rainbow-Tree.png)
Eucalyptus Plant Identification: Types (Rainbow, Blue, Gum) How To Grow
![](https://www.davesgarden.com/guides/pf/thumbnail.php?image=2009/04/11/kennedyh/2d2692.jpg&width=744&height=460)
PlantFiles: The Largest Plant Identification Reference Guide - Dave's Garden