Eucalyptus viminalis, commonly known as the manna gum, white gum or ribbon gum, is a species of small to very tall tree that is endemic to south-eastern Australia.
What does the Latin word Viminalis mean?
Adjective. vīminālis (neuter vīmināle); third-declension two-termination adjective. (relational) osier, willow. (relational) twig, shoot.
How tall does a manna gum grow?
A straight tall growing gum between 25 - 50metres tall with rough bark on the lower part of the trunk and at the base of larger branches. Bark peels off in ribbons during summer to reveal a smooth white trunk.