Tree Plaques In The Park
Key Identifying Characteristics
A fast growing tree that is prone to storm damage. Has a menthol scent.
Height / Size
200 feet tall
Leaves or Needles
Mature leaves are narrow and curved, growing to a foot long. Juvenile foliage is waxy, circular, and blue gray.
Bark / Trunk
Bark sheds long strips and trunk is smooth and colorful.
Flower
Bloom time is October to March. Flower has many white stamens surrounding a central knob, and smells of honey.
Fruit / Seed / Cone
Woody fruits with up to 5 notches that grow to 1 inch across.
Habitat
Blue gum trees grow in well-drained, deep soils, and require access to shallow groundwater or coastal fog drip.
Location / Range
Brooks Creek, Hazelnut, Valley View, Weiler Ranch, and Montara Mountain Trails.
Livespan
Can live up to 200 years.
Native / Non-Native
Non-native tree, invasive in California. Native to Australia.
Fascinating / Fun Facts
The leaves and oil have medicinal properties.