Its unique appearance has also made it quite popular amongst garden enthusiasts. In addition, a variety of new colours are produced. I agree - it is a gorgeous tree. What a beautiful tree, never seen anything like it, just amazing. This doesn't guarantee that their particular tree will develop similar hues, though. The beautiful "Rosea" variety of Eucalyptus leucoxylon; the pink tassels are the stamens, Jean Tosti, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 License. Thank you for commenting. I appreciate all your support. The tree is often planted in the hope that it will develop an attractive trunk. Answer: The rainbow eucalyptus has a spread of up to 125 feet, so it should be planted at least 60 feet away from a building to allow for this spread. Both people live in Florida. The Missouri Botanical Garden says the tree grows best in zones 10 to 11. The beautiful and often awesome colours produced by the trunk of the rainbow eucalyptus attract a lot of attention. An up vote from me. Since both the bark and the leaves of your trees are red, an expert's opinion would be valuable. Good read with loads of valuble information. In reality, the digestion of the leaves requires a lot of energy and provides limited nutrition. I live near San Antonio. Great article. This was a very interesting and hub loaded with beautiful pictures. Do you know where in Texas I could see some --in a park or botantical garden? I never saw a tree with a trunk so beautifully colored. I would be constantly looking at my rainbow eucalyptus if I had one in my garden, too! I still loved this hub. Amazing pictures and the write up too. Some places have small areas with a microclimate that is warmer than the hardiness zone data for the area indicates, which is something else to consider. Want to advertise with us? The oil must be sufficiently diluted before use. Thelma Alberts from Germany and Philippines on May 04, 2015: Congratulations on the HOTD! For some lovers of rainbow eucalyptus, the disadvantages of growing their own tree are not a problem. This gives the trunk a colorful, ever-changing look, shown above . Yes, the tree is very beautiful! Patricia Scott from North Central Florida on February 05, 2015: How cool is that. On some trees, the colours are so vibrant and rich that they look artificial. Thank you very much for the return visit and the congratulations, Flourish! The trunk periodically sheds a strip of bark, revealing a green layer underneath. They may be able to tell you how well the tree will do in your area. Thanks once again for piquing my curiosity and answering so many questions. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on January 30, 2015: Hi, Pamela. What about the habitat? Thank you so much for the comment, the vote and the share, ologsinquito! I would love to own on for a lot of reasons, but one of the best would be to let it inspire me to write children's stores. I had no idea this tree existed. The active ingredient in the oil is known as eucalyptol or cineol. Thanks for the comment, Ziyena. I appreciate your visit and comment a great deal. Hi, hostaguy. I would love to have one of these. The multi-coloured streaks on its trunk comes from patches of outer bark that are shed annually at different times, showing the bright-green inner bark. Thank you for the visit. Question: I live in a USDA zone 9. It's certainly beautiful. I've never travelled along the highway, but it's said to have other attractions besides the rainbow eucalyptus trees, including waterfalls. The overall effect is lovely and gives the tree its "rainbow" name. You have packed a lot of information about the tree in your hub. Receive our Weekly Newsletter. This was interesting to learn. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on April 20, 2015: Thank you very much for the comment and the vote, Besarian! 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. When the bud is ready to open, the stamens expand, pushing the operculum off the top of the capsule. The tree is often referred to as a "living work of art". I hope to get a HOTD someday, when you'll return the favor. Thank you for the comment, votes and shares, Mary! Great article. The trees may survive one night of light frost, but they are frost-intolerant plants. Hi, Peg. Someone who wants to grow a tree should look at the colours that tend to develop in their part of the world, either in real-life specimens or in photos. Question: Does the rainbow eucalyptus make fruits? Eucalyptus trees are common in the Andes mountains of Peru, but I´ve never seen this variety. Hi, RTalloni. So unusual and pretty at the same time. As a bud matures, the operculum becomes dark and wrinkled. Slowly, over time, different layers fall off, while other exposed areas have already begun aging. Their widespread roots may damage buildings and roads. frank nyikos from 8374 E State Rd 45 Unionville IN 47468 on May 04, 2015: Linda, I'm so glad this article was chosen as Hub of the Day. I hope you find a rainbow eucalyptus one day. Joanna Chandler from On Planet Earth on January 30, 2015: WAW!!! Well-deserved as always. The colorful striations are created due to the fact that the tree doesn't shed all at once. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on February 02, 2015: Hi, vespawoolf. What a beautiful tree, and beautiful hub! This process makes for a spectacular visual, with the rainbow eucalyptus looking like it could be pulled from Alice in Wonderland. Thanks :). Interesting hub Alicia! Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on May 08, 2015: Thank you very much for the lovely comment, Audrey. We're used to beautiful colours in the flowers and fruits of trees and in their autumn leaves, but a coloured trunk is an oddity. I'm sure I would have photographed it if I had! The seeds are tiny and may be difficult to handle. The numerous stamens look like tassels and surround the single, green pistil. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on February 05, 2015: Thank you very much for the lovely comment and for the vote and share, Patricia. I appreciate your comment very much. The garden's web page says that the rainbow eucalyptus grows in zones 10 and 11. She earned her MA in Renaissance Studies from University College London and now lives in Rome, Italy. Thank you very much for the comment. Thank you for the congratulations and the second visit, Heidi! The rainbow eucalyptus (Eucalyptus deglupta),also known as the Mindanao gum or rainbow gum, is a tall, broad-leaved evergreen tree which grows up to a height of around 200 feet in its native habitats. The most outstanding feature of a rainbow eucalyptus tree is its bark. Thank you very much for the kind comment. Hi, Shades-of-truth. Voted up! Some species in the genus produce copious amounts of oil, which is volatile as well as aromatic. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on February 09, 2020: Thank you for the comment, Jean. In the Philippines, the tree is harvested for pulp wood to make paper. I appreciate the comment and the vote! Thank you for sharing Linda! This defense system helps the tree grow strong quickly, and the colors are a fortunate side effect for those of us with sight. Thanks for sharing this knowledge. Thank you very much for the comment. Thank you, Kristen. Answer: The tree requires a zone 10 or 11 environment, according to the Missouri Botanical Garden.
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