Tasmanian blue gum (wilding)
Eucalyptus globulus subsp. globulus
Weed profile
Perennial
Tree- Habitat: native vegetation
Impact
Seedling or sucker regrowth after fires can crowd out native vegetation.
Description
- Large tree with smooth bark.
- Leaves dark green, drooping.
- Flowers with a woody ribbed base, numerous white stamens.
- Seedlings with square stems, leaves in opposite pairs silvery on the undersides.
Control options
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Kangaroo Island
Control
Land owners in this region to take reasonable steps to kill plants and prevent their spread. Enforceable by the Kangaroo Island Landscape Board.
More Information
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- benefit from the early intervention of new and emerging weeds - handbook
- best manage your use and storage of agricultural and veterinary chemicals.
Control advice
For further help and advice managing this weed contact your regional landscape board:
This only applies to Tasmanian blue gum growing wild in this region. It does not apply to trees that are planted and maintained for domestic, public amenity or commercial purposes.