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Lutha

I am a
Lutha (Palawa Kani for tree) [1]
Southern or Tasmanian Blue Gum
Eucalyptus globulus

I am a fast-growing tall tree that grows up to 60m.

My bark is mainly smooth, changing colours from cream, pale grey to an orange-tan.

​I shed my bark in long strips and decorate my canopy with them. My flowers are white coming out between winter and summer.

I come from Tasmania, but you will find my species in southern Victoria. My family has been planted in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia and across the world. [2]

​​I am a fast-growing plantation tree [2]
I can cope with cold temperatures [2]
I look great in large gardens and parks. [3]
I make strong flavoured honey [3]

​I can be used for:
General construction [2]
Paper pulp [2]
Piles, poles, and sleepers [3]
Essential oil production [4]

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References:
1. 50 Words 50words.online accessed 24 May 2022 
2. Nicolle D. 2016 Taller Eucalypts for Planting in Australia, Adelaide, South Australia
3. Australian National Botanic Gardens (Botanical Web Portal), anbg.gov.au/emblems/tas.emblem Accessed 25 May 2022
4. Shutes J   About Eucalyptus globulus and 1,8 cineole. The School For Aromatic Studies, accessed 7 June 2022
aromaticstudies.com/about-eucalyptus-globulus-and-18-cineole