Eucalypt Australia

Inset photos on first slide: Phil W (Murray Cod) and David and Jackie Newman (Superb Parrot) via iNaturalist.

River Red Gum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis) feeds entire ecosystems.

Its deep roots tap groundwater, producing nectar, leaves and sap for wildlife. Old trees create hollows for birds and bats, while fallen branches form river snags for fish.

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They are! Eucalypts can be mallees, shrubs, trees big or small and there are two forms unique to Western Australia – the 'mallet' and 'marlock'. You can read more about eucalypt shapes under the 'Habit' heading on this page: apps.lucidcentral.org/euclid/text/...

🗓 What's on in March and April for #NationalEucalyptDay2026?
Our national calendar of events is now live and growing daily, with walks, talks, exhibitions, and workshops for all ages!
Find an event near you:https://eucalyptaustralia.org.au/events-calendar/

#OurEucalyptHome

White-flowering mallees like Kingscote Mallee feed honeyeaters and even tiny Western Pygmy Possums. Their leaf litter shelters reptiles and fuels the huge nesting mounds of Malleefowl.

Vote in Eucalypt of the Year:
https://eucalyptaustralia.org.au/eucalypt-of-the-year-2026/
#EucalyptoftheYear2026

The Small-fruited Red Mahogany is a favourite with Koalas, Flying-foxes and the endangered Northern Yellow-bellied Glider, which bites into the bark to reach the nutrient-dense sap!

Vote now for the Eucalypt of the Year: https://eucalyptaustralia.org.au/eucalypt-of-the-year-2026/
#OurEucalyptHome

Thank you so much for voting! Scribblies are amazing! We usually have an 'overseas' option, but it must have been left off when moving to a new platform this year. Thank you for letting us know!

Ooooh, they're so good, aren't they!

PSA There are just TWO WEEKS left to vote for your #EucalyptoftheYear2026!

Vote now and you could win a prize pack full of goodies!
https://eucalyptaustralia.org.au/eucalypt-of-the-year-2026/
We'll announce the winner on National Eucalypt Day, 23rd March.

#NationalEucalyptDay2026 #OurEucalyptHome

Despite its tough exterior, the Mugga Ironbark is a softie when it comes to nurturing wildlife. Nomadic flying-foxes, Swift Parrots & Regent Honeyeaters chase mass flowering events throughout winter.
Vote now for #EucalyptoftheYear2026: https://eucalyptaustralia.org.au/eucalypt-of-the-year-2026/

#FlowersOnFriday: These little Crimson Mallee (Eucalyptus lansdowneana) reminds us of raspberry icypoles. Perhaps it's the heat 😅

What's flowering near you this week?

National Eucalypt Day is less than a month away and we would love for you to join in the celebrations!

Head to our website to find a calendar of events to join and vote for your favourite gum to win Eucalypt of the Year!

#NationalEucalyptDay2026 #OurEucalyptHome

Why vote for the Forest Red Gum, Eucalyptus tereticornis, to win Eucalypt of the Year 2026?
It's only one of the most important food trees in Queensland and a primary food source for Koalas on the east coast of Australia!
Learn more & vote:https://eucalyptaustralia.org.au/eucalypt-of-the-year-2026/

This #ThickTrunkTuesday, vote for the world’s tallest flowering plant to win #EucalyptoftheYear2026!
https://eucalyptaustralia.org.au/eucalypt-of-the-year-2026/
#OurEucalyptHome #NationalEucalyptDay2026

📣 Announcement for Victorian gum nuts!
Ticket sales for Leon Costermans' Eucalypt ID Field Trip open NEXT MONDAY at 2 pm AEDT!

Tickets are limited and in extremely high demand.
Details: https://eucalyptaustralia.org.au/event/field-trip-with-leon-costermans-oam-sunday-march-22nd-2026-vic/

Eucalypt Australia are pleased to present Professor Patrick Baker with the Bjarne K Dahl Medal for 2026 in recognition of his significant and sustained contribution to the science of eucalypts in the fields of forest ecology and silviculture.

#NationalEucalyptDay2026 #OurEucalyptHome

Learn some fun new words today! #OurEucalyptHome

This #ThickTrunkTuesday, let us introduce to you the magnificent Manna Gum, Eucalyptus viminalis.

One of ten contenders for the #EucalyptoftheYear2026, vote for the Manna Gum if you love Koalas, teeny tiny birds and sugar hits: https://eucalyptaustralia.org.au/eucalypt-of-the-year-2026/

Eucalypt Australia are proud to support the 4th Cavendish Red Gum Festival.

This wonderful all ages festival in Western Vic celebrates the remarkable River Red Gum & its many gifts to nature & culture.

An excellent excuse for a getaway, check out the program today: cavendishredgumfestival.com.au

Interesting!

drhoz.tumblr.com/post/8035621... #3462 - Eucalyptus drummondii - Drummond’s Gum

One of over 100 species named after James Drummond (1786? –1863), a naturalist and early European settler of Western Australia.

Among Australia's parrots, the lorikeets are especially good at extracting nectar from eucalypts.

The tongues of these species feature a specially adapted brush tip and are strong enough to push deep into gum blossoms before they are open, beating other pollinators to the nectar reward! #LoveAGum

A man, his gum trees, and his 'second education' - ABC listen The world's leading eucalyptus expert, Professor Steve Hopper, on what science and culture say about these spectacular trees, and how Noongar elders in WA's South West led his 'second education' in bo...

Tune in to this truly wonderful interview with legendary eucalypt scientist, Professor Stephen Hopper.
The conversation follows his journey of understanding eucalypts through a Western science lens and then through the cultural knowledge systems of the Noongar people.
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...

Four tawny frogmouth birds lined up on the branch of the eucalypt. They are grey/brown in colour. It is difficult to tell which ones are the babies now as they have mostly lost their fluffy feathers.

Tawny frogger update. The baby tawny frogmouths are growing up!! The family together today. #birds #birdsofOz #birdlife

A favourite with Palm Cockatoos and Black-footed Tree-rats who nest in its hollows. This species is commonly hollowed out by termites, the hollow tubes long used by Yolngu people to make Yidaki (didgeridoos)

Is this your #EucalyptoftheYear2026? Vote now!
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Despite its tough exterior, the Mugga Ironbark (Eucalyptus sideroxylon) is a softie when it comes to nurturing wildlife like nomadic flying foxes, honeyeaters and parrots!

Is this your #EucalyptoftheYear2026? Vote now!
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The tallest tree in the southern hemisphere is like an apartment block for wildlife, from the huge Powerful Owl and Brushtail Possum to tiny Fairy Possums and Tree-climbing Cool Skinks!
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The small, white flowers of the Kingscote Mallee (Eucalyptus rugosa) attract a wide variety of pollinators, including the tiny, adorable Western Honey Possum, which is small enough to fit in your hand!

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Thanks to burrowing moth larvae, the smooth, cream bark of the Scribbly Gum (Eucalyptus haemastoma) is patterned with squiggles, scribbles and scrawls, as if in some forgotten ancient language.

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Also known as the Queensland Blue Gum, the Forest Red Gum (Eucalyptus tereticornis) echoes the role of the River Red Gum as a provider for many. It is an absolute favourite with the iconic Koala.

Is this your #EucalyptoftheYear2026? Vote now!
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