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 E. paniculata, Smith. White ironbark. 



A tree 50 to 70 feet, sometimes 100 feet high, and 2 to 4 feet 

 in diameter. The tree can stand very poor dry soil unfit for the 

 growth of other species, but will not endure excessive heat or 

 drought. 



Timber very hard, heavy, durable, and considered valuable. 

 It splits easily and is used for posts, bridges and carriage work. 

 It makes excellent railroad ties and fairly good fuel. 



E. pihtlaris, Smith. Blackbutt. 



A tree 100 to 150, rarely 300 feet high, and 3 to 5, rarely 12 

 to 15 feet in diameter. It prefers damp climate and moist, rich 

 soil. It makes rapid growth and is one of the best natural 

 sprouters after the tree is cut. 



Wood durable and considered to be one of the best all around 

 trees for timber. Used for ties, telegraph poles and wood paving. 

 The lumber is difficult to season. 



E. piperita, Smith. Sydney peppermint. 



A tree 40 to 50, sometimes 80 feet high, and 1 to 3 feet in 

 diameter. It will not stand dry heat, but will grow on poor soil. 



Timber not very durable, checks and splits in drying and is 

 difficult to work. It is an inferior wood. 



E. polyanthemos, Schau. Red box. 



A medium sized tree, but occasionally 150 to 250 feet high. 

 Does not make rapid growth. Timber hard, strong and durable 

 but difficult to work. Used for ties, cogs and wheels. This is 

 cne of the best fuel wood trees known. 



E. pulverulenta, Smith. Silver-leaved stringybark. 



A tall shrub or small tree rarely reaching a height of 50 feet. 

 Timber very hard and brittle. 



E. punctata, D. C. Leatherjacket. 



A spreading tree 60 to 80, occasionally 100 feet high, and 2 to 

 3 feet in diameter. It can grow on poor soil. 



Wood tough, hard, close grained, hard to split; very durable. 

 Used for fence posts, ties and wheels. Makes an excellent fire- 

 wood. 



