Eucalyptus perriniana

Published: July 2008

This fascinating gum tree has wonderful blue -grey juvenile foliage with perfoliate leaves. They look as if the stem grows through an almost circular leaf.

When the leaves die they become loose on the stem spinning and rattling in the wind. In flower the scent is very strong and distinctive, smelling like milk shake. Some say strawberry others banana and honey.

The flowers are full of nectar and are very attractive to bees. Eucalyptus perriniana can be seen and smelt in Gondwanaland at Marks Hall.