Myrtaceae Gallery

Broad-leaved paperbark (Melaleuca quinquenervia), NSW Australia

Broad-leaved paperbark (Melaleuca quinquenervia), widespread along the east coast from Sydney andfinto Queensland. Also known as the Paper bark tree or Punk tree, it has a distinctive, thick papery bark, and from late spring to autumn produces a white bottlebrush-like flower. Myuna Bay, New South Wales, Australia

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Tasmanian blue gum (Eucalyptus globulus)

Tasmanian blue gum (Eucalyptus globulus), in flower. The tree grows to about 55 m, the lowest branches well above the ground. Southeastern Tasmania, Australia

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Tasmanian cider gum (Eucalyptus gunnii)

Tasmanian cider gum (Eucalyptus gunnii), The world's tallest hardwood tree species, also the tallest tree species in the Southern Hemisphere and the world's tallest flowering plant. The timber, Tasmanian oak, is used for joinery and furniture making, high-quality veneer and house construction. The species is also a major source of wood for paper pulp, particularly for newsprint. Tasmania, Australia