Thank you very much, Bill. The oldest piece of worked wood in the world is a Yew spearhead dated 450,000 years old. Maggie Griess from Ontario, Canada on October 08, 2015: This is another awesome tree. I think that many trees are beautiful plants, but a rainbow eucalyptus with a multicoloured trunk would be a special attraction. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on February 09, 2015: Thank you very much, Vellur. Congratulations on the Hub of the Day award! I guess in some places people are used to the colours and also need to make money. Alicia, although I've commented on this hub awhile back, I wanted to congratulate you for the HOTD, too! Question: At what age do the Rainbow Eucalyptus' bark colors become obvious? When the bud is ready to open, the stamens expand, pushing the operculum off the top of the capsule. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on February 09, 2020: Thank you for the comment, Jean. The tree was all that remained. Answer: The rainbow eucalyptus has a spread of up to 125 feet, so it should be planted at least 60 feet away from a building to allow for this spread. Since both the bark and the leaves of your trees are red, an expert's opinion would be valuable. Red Eyed Tree Frog. Great article. True to their name, Red eyed tree frogs are ‘arboreal’, which means that much of their lives is spent in trees. I hope you have a great week, too. I can see why people would want them. The appearance of the bark of the Rainbow Eucalyptus tree is amazing, almost cartoonish with its vibrant coloring. Professor David Lee is a botany professor at Florida International University who has explored the production of colour in plants. By Jyoti Verma. That said the Yew tree has a lot of history behind it. I still loved this hub. We get a couple of snowy and frosty days a year. 50 Adjectives to Describe « tree » ... through which I heard the house-dog bark. According to Professor Lee, the trunk produces a succession of thin, smooth barks. Gosh, what a pretty tree. Both my trees are healthy. I hope to see it in person someday. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on February 05, 2015: Thank you very much for the lovely comment and for the vote and share, Patricia. The smell of the leaves are so refreshing. When a large number of trees grow near each other, the evaporated oil sometimes forms a mist in the air. All eucalyptus trees and shrubs belong to the genus Eucalyptus, which is in the myrtle family, or the Myrtaceae. Eucalyptus trees are common in the Andes mountains of Peru, but I´ve never seen this variety. Congrats on your Hub of the Day award for this neat post on an amazing variety of eucalyptus. I live in South Florida and the trees are located in full sunlight close to an acre-sized pond. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on May 04, 2015: Thank you for the visit and the comment, lyoness913. Tannins may be yellow, brown, or red in colour, depending on the type. Question: I have two rainbow eucalyptus trees, about 4' in height. This doesn't guarantee that their particular tree will develop similar hues, though. Kristen Howe from Northeast Ohio on March 07, 2015: Way cool and awesome hub. dog bark, tree bark). I don't think I've ever seen it here in Australia. Thanks for introducing it to me. It's also known as the Indonesian gum tree and the Mindanao gum after the island of Mindanao in the Philippines. This layer then changes colour. On others, they have a pastel hue. They do have stamens and a pistil, however. Are red leaves typical of the Rainbow Eucalyptus? It's said to live from 50 to 150 years and to be deer resistant. What a beautiful tree, and beautiful hub! ziyena from the Somewhere Out There on October 09, 2018: Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on June 26, 2018: That's an interesting way to describe the colour pattern on some of the trunks! The potential height and spread of a mature tree needs to be kept in mind if someone wants to grow one, however. It certainly is a lovely tree. What a beautiful tree! According to elevated bowl enthusiasts, one of the top benefits to using an elevated bowl to feed your dog? This proverb is often used to describe fair-weather friends." I live in Canada and have never been to Texas. Rainbow eucalyptus is sold as a young tree in a pot or as seeds. This list should include most of the uncommon or obscure terms used by Tolkien in his work. 40 feet may be okay, but it’s a little risky. They require a lot of water as well as warmth. Voted up. If you don’t have access to willow trees nearby, look for dried bark online or in certain herbal/health food stores. The main component of a koala's diet is eucalyptus leaves. Answer: I can’t say whether the tree is invasive in your area because I don’t know where you live. We're used to beautiful colours in the flowers and fruits of trees and in their autumn leaves, but a coloured trunk is an oddity. Also, the explanation is followed by a Summary of the lesson. Boy, talk about tiny seeds!! The difference in the minimum temperature in zone 9a and 9b might be important with respect to the plant’s successful growth. The seeds are tiny and may be difficult to handle. This was a very interesting and hub loaded with beautiful pictures. A lot of Eucalyptus trees have attractive bark but this is so colourful, as you say, it almost looks artificial. I appreciate your visit and the beautiful angels that you send. The Prelude, an autobiographic epic poem in 14 sections, is said to be one of the greatest works of English literature. Good read with loads of valuble information. I learned something new today. It has been suggested that the shedding of the tree's bark reduces the growth of plants and parasites on its trunk. Besarien from South Florida on April 20, 2015: The colors are stunning! Do you know where in Texas I could see some --in a park or botantical garden? I agree - the rainbow eucalyptus is an awesome tree. As I say, the rainbow eucalyptus requires a warm environment and moist soil and is intolerant to frost. This tree was different to the other trees. The spread of the tree is 60 to 125 feet. Red eyed tree frogs are amphibians that are found throughout Central America, and also in Mexico. Rebecca Be from Lincoln, Nebraska on January 30, 2015: Someone recently posted a picture of one of the Rainbow Eucalyptus Tree on TSU and I could not believe my eyes. This is certainly a beautiful tree. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on October 03, 2017: Hi, Willow. The numerous stamens look like tassels and surround the single, green pistil. Lemon trees come in all sizes. More research needs to be performed in relation to its possible benefits, however. Thanks for highlighting it for us with interesting info. Based on a brief investigation, he has come up with a tentative theory to explain the colour change in the rainbow eucalyptus tree trunk. I'd love to see a photo of your bonsai rainbow eucalyptus, hostaguy! I was led through the gate toward the base of the tree, which had an expansive hall jutting out of its bark. That tree looks so beautiful as it sheds it skin/bark "pretty isn't it", Thanks for taking the time to share with us :). Gum trees are a group of eucalyptus species with a smooth bark that is periodically shed. Nithya Venkat from Dubai on February 09, 2015: Great hub about the Rainbow Eucalyptus. Thank you for the visit. There are some drawbacks to growing the trees. I had no idea that colorful eucalyptus tree also exist. Nature sure has its surprises. I appreciate it. It's a beautiful tree. I'm sure I would have photographed it if I had! amelia, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 License. Thanks for the comment, the congrats and the vote. Answer: The “bleeding bark” indicates the idea where the tree has been cut. Yes, the tree is very beautiful! Thank you for the congratulations. If we cut the bark with a knife, the bleeding bark will heal. Answer: It takes much time to kill a tree. Great Hub! Find out more about this animal here. Thank you very much for the comment. Uncommon words Within J.R.R. Hi, Cyndi10. Repeated or heavy frost will kill them. dog bark, tree bark). They have no petals or sepals. Another said that after two years of growth they are seeing a very slight color change in the bark of their tree. The rainbow eucalyptus may grow as much as three feet in a year. How beautiful! An up vote from me. Thank you for the comment and the congratulations, Thelma! How lovely! The garden's web page says that the rainbow eucalyptus grows in zones 10 and 11. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on February 02, 2015: Hi, vespawoolf. If they're used as an ornamental tree, they should be planted in an area where their trunks will remain visible and where there is plenty of room for them to spread up and out as they grow. They are often long, narrow, and spear-shaped, although some species (including the rainbow eucalyptus) have wider and more rounded leaves. This page lists archaic or unusual words used in Tolkien's works. Thanks for your posting so we can enjoy this tree. Younger branches provide bark that is easier to pull off.