Corymbia tessellaris

Myrtaceae

Moreton Bay Ash, Carbeen 

Form and Size: A large tree to 30m high; solitary trunk but branching widely at upper levels; foliage pendulous.

Distribution: Eastern Qld. and northern N.S.W.; on plains and undulating country in open woodlands.

Adult Leaves: Narrow lance-shaped, often sickle-shaped, tip long and tapering, dull grey-green, 12-18cm x 0.7-1.7cm.

Bark: A basal ‘stocking’ of grey, tessellated bark for 1-2m; smooth and whitish to grey above, deciduous.

Buds: Pear-shaped; base 5-6mm long, 3-5mm wide; cap saucer-shaped with a small point, 1-2mm long, 3-4mm wide.

Flowers: White, about 1.5cm diameter, borne in clusters of 2-4, several clusters forming slender panicles.

Flowering Period: November to January.

Fruit: Capsules, egg-shaped to cylindrical, thin-walled, 8-11mm long, 6-8mm wide; valves enclosed.

Cultivation/Notes: Propagate from seed. A very attractive but large tree, suitable for larger gardens and acreages.