Eucalyptus grandis

rosegum eucalyptus, flooded gum

• Family Myrtaceae.
• Native to Eastern Australia.
• Special areas in Hawaii: Hamakua, Keahua and Waiakea.
• Introduced to Hawaii in 1957. Currently planted as the major plantation species on the Hamakua coast.
• Wood used for poles, construction, mine props and pulpwood.
• Weed Risk Assessment Score: 11 (HIGH RISK) NOT RECOMMENDED for introduction to new areas in Hawaii or the Pacific.

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