☘The tree is native to North Western Australia and though quite hardy and drought resistant, it prefers growing in moist souls and is found along river banks in natural habitats.
☘It is known by several common names like White Gum, Poplar Gum, Salmon Gum and Timor White Gum.
☘The trunk has greyish white bark which is smooth and ex-foliating. Freshly peeled bark is salmon coloured slowly maturing to white and peeling off as greyish.
☘Young leaves are ovate while matured leaves may be lanceolate with inconspicuous secondary veins.
☘Creamish white flowers occur in clusters of 5-7 and bear numerous stamens. The flowers attract birds and bees and often used in honey farming.
☘The fruit is a semi-globose to bowl-shaped capsule (6 mm diameter).
☘The wood of Eucalyptus alba is harvested for timber for construction like boat building and furniture. Wood is also used for fuel.
☘Leaves contain an essential oil that can be extracted for use in cosmetics and aroma therapy.
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