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good forest cover. Durability — Said not to be durable under 

 ground. Uses — Makes good fuel. 



Requirements: Climate — Will not endure drought or dry 

 atmosphere even when watered artificially. Said to be some- 

 what resistant to frost. 



Facts of Special Interest: In Australia it is reported to 

 extend up to the permanent snow line. Grows from base to top 

 of mountains. 



E. cornuta. 



YATE. 



Identification : Leaves — On young tree oval, becoming 

 longer as the tree grows older, thin in texture. Flowers and 

 Fruit — Flowers large and conspicuous ; deciduous covering of 

 flower buds is very long and conspicuous. Bark — Of trunk 

 never deeply furrowed, usually persistent but small patches may 

 peel off. Color drab. 



Growth : Tends to grow rather low and to be profusely 

 spreading. 



Wood: Very heavy, hard, tough, and elastic. Uses — An 

 effective low windbreak. Used also as a shade tree in Cali- 

 fornia. 



Requirements: Climate — Endures hot summers of Cali- 

 fornia and Arizona if roots are supplied with water. Also en- 

 dures more rain than most eucalypts. no to 116 F. and 23 ° 

 to 26 F. Soil — Prefers rich moist soil. Will make fair growth 

 in poor soil. 



Peaces Grown in the West: Thrives on the coast. En- 

 dures hot interior if supplied with sufficient moisture. Berkeley, 

 Santa Monica. 



E. corymbosa. 



BLOODWOOD. 



Identification : Leaves — Leathery, varying from oval to 

 lance-shaped. Frequently mottled with red; veins numerous, 

 spread like a feather in characteristic manner. Flowers and 

 Fruit — Bloom profuse ; flowers white or cream color, above 

 average size. Large seed cases, urn-shaped or egg-shaped, etc. 

 Different from any other eucalypt. Bark — Grayish, or brownish 



