TheRainbow Eucalyptus(Eucalyptus deglupta ) , also known as theMindanao GumorRainbow Gum , is one of the most visually stunning tree in the world . It is aboriginal to thetropical rainforests of Southeast Asia and the Pacific , include regions in thePhilippines , Indonesia , Papua New Guinea , and portion of New Britain and New Guinea . Its natural habitat thrives in rain forest near riverbanks and other moist arena . Known for its vibrant and singular multicolored bark , this species is often phone the “ Mindanao gum , ” named after the Filipino island where it is most conspicuously set up .
First formally describe in 1850 by Carl Ludwig Blume , the Rainbow Eucalyptus has since become known for its visually striking bark . Its unequalled shedding barque , revealing a spectrum of colors , was not wide recognized until the Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree was introduced to other division of the world . The tree was introduced to other tropic and subtropic regions , such as Central America , Hawaii , and southerly Florida , where it has become a beloved horticultural peculiarity .
The Rainbow Eucalyptus is a tall and fast - grow tree , reaching altitude of 100–200 feet in its native surround , although it typically grows small-scale when cultivated in garden . The most striking feature of the Rainbow Eucalyptus is its bark . As the barque sheds in strips , it unveil a spectrum of bright colors , including unripened , blue , royal , orangish , and maroon . These chromaticity change over time as the internal bark matures , make a always evolving , painterly effect .
Its evergreen plant leaves are lance - mould , dark green , and redolent , though they lack the intense fragrance typical of many other eucalyptus tree coinage . The tree grow small white prime that are not particularly showy , as its bark remains the main attraction .
Characteristics
USDA Hardiness Zones
The Rainbow Eucalyptus expand in USDA Hardiness Zones9–11 , making it suitable for tropical and subtropical clime . It prefer ardent temperature and can not allow frost , which circumscribe its cultivation to areas that remain systematically ardent class - round . In the United States , it is often grow in Florida , southerly California , Hawaii , and Texas , where the climate aligns with its necessity .
Cultivation
Landscape Use
While primarily produce for its cosmetic bark , the Rainbow Eucalyptus also provides shade and do as a shelterbelt in tropical landscapes . In urban areas , it ’s often set in parks or big gardens , where its vibrant hues and towering presence make it an resistless focal point .
For those living outside its idealistic hardiness zones , it can be cultivated in with child pots or greenhouses , provided its need for fondness and moisture is met . However , due to its size of it and fast ontogeny , this tree is best suited for open blank .
