Botanical Features :

Eucalyptus is a fast growing, medium- sized to tall tree attaining 20-50m in height and upto 2m in diameter. The tree has a deep tap root system with mycorrhizal associations which increases its ability to draw nutrients and water. The tree has a smooth silvery white stem. The leaves are leathery in texture, hang obliquely or vertically and are studded with glands containing aromatic oil. Flowering takes place during July-August. Flowers in bud are covered with a cup- like membrane (whence the name of the genus, derived from the Greek 'eucalyptos' meaning- 'well covered'), which is thrown off as a lid when the flower expands. The fruiting occurs during September - October. The fruits are surrounded by a woody, cup-shaped receptacles and contain numerous minute seeds.