Eucalyptus corynocalyx

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Eucalyptus corynocalyx, F. v. M. Sugar Gum. Fig. 1428. Tree, to 120 ft.: bark smooth: Lvs. elongate-lanceolate; veins oblique: lid almost hemispheric, projecting beyond the calyx-tube; stamens 2-3 lines long; anthers short-oblong, opening by distinct parallel slits: fr. almost egg-shaped, nearly ½ in. long by 3-4 lines thick; rim thin; caps, deeply sunk. June-Nov. F.v.M. Eucal. 2:2. G.O. II. 12:593.—A valuable drought-resistant species but does not endure temperatures below 20-25°. Timber close-grained and hard, of a yellowish white color: very durable underground: grown in Calif, for railway ties. An ornamental tree used for roadside planting in S. Calif.: affords much bee pasturage. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

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