grand eucalyptus
(Eucalyptus grandis W. Hill ex Maid.)

This species is Introduced in the United States

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Origin
Native to the east coast of Australia.

Appearance 
Eucalyptus grandis is a tall tree, 148-180' (45-55 m) high at maturity.

Foliage 
Highly variable, glossy, darker green top of leaf than bottom, 1.6-55" (4–14 cm) long, 0.8-3.3" (2–8.5 cm) wide, opposite, ovate (juvenile), 3.1-7.1" (8–18 cm) long, 0.6-1.6" (1.5–4 cm) wide, alternate, lanceolate (adult).

Flower
White, off-white, 0.4-0.7" (1–1.8 cm) long, form in a cluster at the leaf stalks, flowers mid-August through late September.

Fruit
Brown or yellow, 0.04-0.1" (1–1.7 mm), capsules remain closed on the tree for at least 1 yr. after maturity.

Could be confused with:
No known look-a-likes. Rose gum eucalyptus is superficially similar to other eucalyptus species but none are native. 

Citation
Angelo, C., Cooley, H., Giardina, D., et al. 2019. Everglades CISMA: Early Detection, Rapid Response Plant Species. Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council (FLEPPC) CISMA and Friends of Everglades CISMA. Retrieved from https://bugwoodcloud.org/mura/ECISMA/assets/File/ECISMA_plantEDRR_.pdf
 

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Taxonomic Rank

Domain: Eukarya
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Superorder: Rosanae
Order: Myrtales
Family: Myrtaceae
Genus: Eucalyptus L'Hér.
Eucalyptus grandis W. Hill ex Maid.