Eucalyptus nitens (Shining Gum)

Eucalyptus nitens, commonly known as Shining Gum or Silvertop, is a species of tall tree native to Victoria and eastern New South Wales. It has smooth greyish bark, sometimes with thin, rough bark near the base, lance-shaped adult leaves, flower buds in groups of seven or nine, white flowers and cup-shaped, barrel-shaped or cylindrical fruit. It grows in wet forests and rainforest margins on fertile soils in cool, high-rainfall areas. H 15m x W 6m in about 10 years.

Please note that for delivery outside Palmerston North, the trees may need trimming to fit into our largest standard boxes which are 1.5m long. If you need untrimmed larger trees, we can arrange special freight services. Please contact us for details and a quotation.