Eucalyptus Deglupta is one of my favourite trees also known as - Rainbow Gum. The unique multi-coloured bark is the most distinctive feature of the tree. Patches of outer bark are shed annually at different times, showing a bright green inner bark. This then darkens and matures to give blue, purple, orange and then maroon tones. This is a tall tropical tree to 60m native to the northern hemisphere mainly the Phillipenes, Indonesia & Papa New Guinea. It is growing beautifully here in Cairns Botan

🐨🌿 Koalas are famous for their love of eucalyptus leaves, which make up about 90% of their diet. But did you know that these furry creatures are actually very picky eaters? In fact, koalas will only eat certain types of eucalyptus leaves. With over 600 types of eucalypts in Australia, koalas will not eat a large proportion of these. Within a particular area, as few as one, and generally no more than two or three species of eucalypt will be regularly browsed. What's more, koalas have a highly s