| Name |
NARROW-LEAVED PEPPERMINT
(Eucalyptus radiata) |
| Distribution |
Mountain country of eastern Victoria and southern
NSW |
| The
Tree |
Medium to tall forest tree. Trunk straight with
peppermint-type closely fibrous bark. Crown very
dense for a eucalypt, and consists of numerous narrow,
dull-green or bluish leaves. Leaves rich in oil
used in soap, perfume and disinfectants |
| The
Timber |
Heartwood pale pinkish brown. Sapwood slightly
paler. Texture medium and even. Grain interlocked.
Gum veins common. |
| Seasoning |
Difficult to dry without collapse and shrinkage |
| Durability |
Heartwood moderately durable. Sapwood susceptible
to lyctid borer attack |
| Uses |
Not Hard to Work |
| Availability |
Seldom offered commercially |
