Southern blue gum with the botanical name eucalyptus globulus is a species of tall evergreen tree endemic to southeastern Australia.
Also called simply blue gum, this tree usually grows to a height of 45 meters and forms lignotuber.
The species has young leaves that are whitish-waxy on the underside and glossy green.
The adult leaves are alternate, but both sides are the same glossy to dark green color and are lanceolate or curved.
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