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Rainbow Trees

R ainbow Eucalyptus, Mindano gum or Rainbow gum.

A tree that looks like a variety of paints poured down the bark.

I t’s the only Eucalyptus species found naturally in the

N orthern Hemisphere. They originate from the Philippines.  Patches of outer

B ark shed annually at different times. The bright green inner bark darkens to

O range, blue, purple and maroon tones. A

W onder to behold!

T ropical and subtropicals climates are great for growing

R ainbow Eucalyptus.  They can be raised in Florida, Texas, California, Maui and

E ven in Southern Arizona. The trees are

E specially good for ornamental purposes. It’s also the main

S pecies grown in the Philippines for pulpwood used in making paper.