People who would like to grow the tree should be aware that the colours are often much less intense when the tree is growing outside its native habitat. RAINBOW EUCALYPTUS or RAINBOW GUM a.k.a.......BAGRAS. The most outstanding feature of a rainbow eucalyptus tree is its bark. And see the world's most expensive bonsai tree. The rainbow eucalyptus tree, also called Mindanao gum (Eucalyptus deglupta), is native to tropical Indonesia, the Philippines, South America, Central America and the Caribbean and is hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 10 through 11. I live near San Antonio. Hi, RoadMonkey. The mature trunk is 6 to 8 feet in diameter. 100pcs/bag Rare Rainbow Eucalyptus deglupta Bonsai,Showy Tropical Tree Plants, Eucalyptus Plant for Garden Plant. They can be messy because they frequently shed strips from their bark. They release a pleasant scent when crushed. Bill Holland from Olympia, WA on May 04, 2015: Just stopping by again to say congratulations on the HOTD. The plant is famous for its natural rainbow effect which occurs as its bark peels off and reveals layers of alternating colors. But I will definitely be on the lookout for it from now on! Thank you very much for the comment. Answer: I’ve read two reports related to your question from people who have rainbow eucalyptus trees. The bark of the tree can have beautiful colours, but the inner wood is much like that of other trees and is white in colour. Oct 28, 2013 - Rainbow eucalyptus trees from the Philippines Thanks for commenting. Congratulations on the Hub of the Day award! Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on February 02, 2015: Hi, vespawoolf. I would love to have one of these. Although it may look like someone took a paintbrush to them, these colours are entirely natural. Growing one would indeed be worthwhile. You have packed a lot of information about the tree in your hub. I hope to see it in person someday. Chlorophyll is the green pigment that traps the light energy used in photosynthesis. The leaves contain glands that produce an aromatic oil. I appreciate the congratulations! In addition, a variety of new colours are produced. It is native to Philippines but has been introduced and grows well in Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, New Britain, and Hawaiʻi. Locally, it is known as “Bagras” and is very popular especially in Mindanao. Rumour says that koalas sleep so much due to the influence of the leaves' oil in their diet. Like many other eucalyptus trees, it grows quickly to heights exceeding 60 meters (200 feet). Some species in the genus produce copious amounts of oil, which is volatile as well as aromatic. Though it’s considered as the only eucalyptus tree locally found in the northern hemisphere, it is currently being nurtured and cultured in these countries like Hawaii, California, Texas, and Florida. I learned something new today. I'd love to be able to grow one. Log in or sign up to leave a … Intense color and astringent fragrance make the tree unforgettable, but it’s not for everyone. Both my trees are healthy. Congratulations on HOTD honors today! Spectacular...thanks for the introduction, Angels are on the way to you this evening ps. Rainbow eucalyptus trees can be an impressive landscaping element. Peg Cole from Northeast of Dallas, Texas on May 04, 2015: When I first saw these photos I couldn't believe they were real. Only 19 left in stock - order soon. whonu. The peeling process results in vertical streaks of red, orange, green, blue and gray. Thanks :). Bark is smooth, yellow, orange or brown, becoming green after flaking. Some sources recommend that it be planted at least 40 feet away from a building. Our aim is to help people learn about this beautiful tree, to enable people to develop appreciation for it, and to encourage people to grow the tree in their yards and communities. Hi, Cyndi10. It's a beautiful tree. Well done! Originally found in Mindanao, Philippines, the Rainbow Eucalyptus Tree is scientifically called Eucalyptus deglupta. The tree produces white flowers and has moderately wide, evergreen leaves. The garden's web page says that the rainbow eucalyptus grows in zones 10 and 11. Thanks for sharing this knowledge. They make much less oil than the leaves of some other species of eucalyptus, however, and aren't used for the commercial production of the oil. The aim of the project is to construct a residential building with double environmental certification (LEED + BERDE) which offers the perfect balance between mixed cultural heritage and natural heritage of unparalleled splendor. Eucalyptusdegluptahas a HPWRA (Hawaii Pacific Weed Risk Assessment) score of 2 (Low Ris… The rainbow eucalyptus tree, also called Mindanao gum (Eucalyptus deglupta), is native to tropical Indonesia, the Philippines, South America, Central America and the Caribbean and is hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 10 through 11. I appreciate your visit and the beautiful angels that you send. The mass production of eucalyptus has been the subject of intensive study in the Philippines, because the tree has a number of uses, including in some medicinal treatments. I hope you do eventually get to see a tree in real life! This Rainbow Eucalyptus has the particularity of permanently losing its bark which comes off in long and thin strips, thus revealing a trunk that changes color over time. report. Where can the Rainbow Eucalyptus tree be found? Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on February 05, 2015: Thank you very much for the lovely comment and for the vote and share, Patricia. Answer: Unfortunately, no. Linda Crampton is a writer and teacher with an honors degree in biology. The tree is better suited to open areas, like parks and fields, where it provides excellent shade as well as fragrance and beauty. The name "eucalyptus" comes from two Greek words—"eu", which means well, and "calyptos", which means covered. Congrats on this HOTD that is very well written and has beautiful pictures! This enables people to admire the species without growing their own specimen. Close. What about the habitat? It looks like someone splashed paint on it. The seeds are tiny and may be difficult to handle. It would be hard for me to see a rainbow eucalyptus destroyed, though! If there’s room in a garden, it’s better to allow some extra space in case the tree becomes large, and its roots spread a long distance from the trunk. Its natural distribution spans New Britain, New Guinea, Ceram, Sulawesi and Mindanao. Thank you, Tricia. The capsule has a conical lid called an operculum. It's also known as the Indonesian gum tree and the Mindanao gum after the island of Mindanao in the Philippines. Will share here and on my "Tree" Pin board. I just learned something new. Nice one! This Philippine compilation includes several species of Eucalyptus, a few with a sharing a confusing crossover of color-referring common names: (1) Eucalyptus globulus, blue gum eucalyptus (2) Eucalyptus deglupta, bagras, rainbow gum (3) Eucalyptus camaldulensis, red gum eucalyptus (4) Eucalyptus tereticornis, red gum tree, forest red gum. I have friends in my area that ordered the same trees but their trees still have green leaves. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on March 19, 2019: Larry Slawson from North Carolina on March 19, 2019: Wow! share. ologsinquito from USA on February 01, 2015: That tree shown in the video is amazing. That tree looks so beautiful as it sheds it skin/bark "pretty isn't it", Thanks for taking the time to share with us :). When its bark peels, a technicolor display begins to form. Here is the rainbow eucalyptus. Rainbow Eucalyptus - A Live Online Watercolor Class with Marionette Taboniar - Tuesday, January 19 - Two Hour Class - Zoom Art Class kauaiartist. This means that the tree is a humid tropical grower and as such can be grown outdoors only in south and coastal central Florida. As I say, the rainbow eucalyptus requires a warm environment and moist soil and is intolerant to frost. This Philippine compilation includes several species of Eucalyptus, a few with a sharing a confusing crossover of color-referring common names: (1) Eucalyptus globulus, blue gum eucalyptus (2) Eucalyptus deglupta, bagras, rainbow gum (3) Eucalyptus camaldulensis, red gum eucalyptus (4) Eucalyptus tereticornis, red gum tree, forest red gum. Audrey Howitt from California on May 08, 2015: Wow! The things God has created is so awesome for the eyes to see. May 23, 2018 5:24am CST. I would love to own on for a lot of reasons, but one of the best would be to let it inspire me to write children's stores. 49. It looks like a work of art, but it's actually a natural phenomenon. The bark and leaves of rainbow eucalyptus is known to have antiseptic, antimalarial, and antibacterial Voted this up and awesome. When its bark peels, a technicolor display begins to form. Rebecca Be from Lincoln, Nebraska on January 30, 2015: Someone recently posted a picture of one of the Rainbow Eucalyptus Tree on TSU and I could not believe my eyes. Pamela Oglesby from Sunny Florida on January 30, 2015: I think this is a gorgeous tree. I live in Canada and have never been to Texas. The active ingredient in the oil is known as eucalyptol or cineol. The trees do best in a tropical or subtropical climate. Its natural distribution spans New Britain, New Guinea, Ceram, Sulawesi and Mindanao. They are certainly amazing trees! Tours are available for people to look at the trees. According to Professor Lee, the trunk produces a succession of thin, smooth barks. I never even knew about this, until now. Someone who wants to grow a tree should look at the colours that tend to develop in their part of the world, either in real-life specimens or in photos. An up vote from me. Susan Deppner from Arkansas USA on May 04, 2015: The rainbow eucalyptus is beautiful, interesting, and so very photogenic! If you contact the San Antonio Botanical Garden, the staff might be able to tell you where rainbow eucalyptus trees have been planted in the state. Locally, it is known as “Bagras” and is very popular especially in Mindanao. Vespa Woolf from Peru, South America on February 02, 2015: I´d never heard of this tree until reading your Hub. Hi, Peg. But it's native to the Philippines and other trees have competed with it for millennia. I hope you have a great week, too. Nature sure has its surprises. Well-deserved as always. Learn all about rainbow trees. It is unique in the Eucalyptus group for naturally growing outside Australia. I should have seen this before, but better late than never - well done and congrats on the HOTD award it received. Rainbow Eucalyptus Philippines, Maui. The smell of the leaves are so refreshing. A very informative hub. Thank you for the comment, votes and shares, Mary! Great Hub! The beautiful "Rosea" variety of Eucalyptus leucoxylon; the pink tassels are the stamens, Jean Tosti, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 License. The rainbow eucalyptus is an unusual tree with a beautiful trunk. I think the rainbow eucalyptus is unusual and beautiful, too! While it’s the only eucalyptus tree native to the northern hemisphere, it is now grown and cultivated in Hawaii, California, Texas, and Florida. What a beautiful tree, and beautiful hub! But the video shows the colours in all their glory, and the video and the text shows and explains how the colours are produced and change as each layer of bark is exposed to the air and then peels away. This was a very interesting and hub loaded with beautiful pictures. Cynthia B Turner from Georgia on May 04, 2015: Congrats! Twigs are 4-sided, often with 4 longitudinal wings. Well-deserved! Boy, talk about tiny seeds!! For some lovers of rainbow eucalyptus, the disadvantages of growing their own tree are not a problem. As each layer of bark matures, it turns shades of blue, purple, orange, and red. Fast-growing, Eucalyptus deglupta (Rainbow Gum) is a large evergreen tree noted for its incredibly colorful bark. It is the only Eucalyptus species found naturally in the Northern Hemisphere. 4 4. comments. I appreciate your comment very much. Thank you for the comment and the congratulations, Thelma! The rainbow eucalyptus grows in tropical forests with high rainfall and are found in New Britain and New Guinea of Papua New Guinea, Sulawesi and Seram of Indonesia, and Mindanao of Philippines. I appreciate your visit. I have not been to Hawaii, but my husband has. If you live in a frost-free area that receives ample rainfall, you probably can, but the real question is whether you should. I had never heard of this tree before and enjoyed learning about it--your pictures are fascinating and the Rainbow Eucalyptus Tree is a gorgeous part of nature. Thank you very much for the kind comment. The colours and vibrancy of different trunks vary, but the plant is always interesting to see. What a beautiful tree! I appreciate your visit and comment a great deal. It is suitable for U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 10 and higher. The tree grows up to 250 feet (76 m.) tall in its native environment. Very interesting read. I like the ones with the palers colours, too. Their website has a "Contact Us" page in the About menu. People are typically in awe of these trees due to the bright spattering of colors dancing on its bark. Extremely cool yet natural outdoor coloring can be found under the shade of this living rainbow. Eucalyptus deglupta (Rainbow Eucalyptus) hails from the rainforests of Mindanao, which is the southernmost and easternmost island in the Philippine island group. Another said that after two years of growth they are seeing a very slight color change in the bark of their tree. She loves to study nature and write about living things. ziyena from the United States on October 09, 2018: Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on June 26, 2018: That's an interesting way to describe the colour pattern on some of the trunks! amelia, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 License, The distribution of Eucalyptus; the rainbow eucalyptus is the only species in the genus whose range extends into the northern hemisphere, Sarefo, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 License. Pollination is usually carried out by bees. They are certainly unusual! Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on February 09, 2015: Thank you very much, Vellur. Kristen Howe from Northeast Ohio on May 04, 2015: You're very welcome. I appreciate your kind comment and your vote, too. Rainbow eucalyptus (Eucalyptus deglupta) is the only eucalyptus tree indigenous to the northern hemisphere. How unfortunate that they're simply harvested for paper. Question: How old should a tree be to begin shedding? Voted up and shared. I hope you find a rainbow eucalyptus one day. Answer: Red leaves often indicate that a tree is under some stress. I'm too cold to have it grow outside. Gosh, what a pretty tree. I never saw a tree with a trunk so beautifully colored. Once established, the tree grows 3 feet per season without supplemental fertilizer, although it needs regular watering when rainfall is insufficient. It's certainly beautiful. Their widespread roots may damage buildings and roads. When the bud is ready to open, the stamens expand, pushing the operculum off the top of the capsule. It has been introduced to Central America and also, in 1929, to Hawaii, where it is often seen for the first time by vacationers. Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on October 08, 2015: Thank you very much for the kind comment, Scribenet! The trunk periodically sheds a strip of bark, revealing a green layer underneath. The rainbow eucalyptus (Eucalyptus deglupta), also known as the Mindanao gum or rainbow gum, is a tall, broad-leaved evergreen tree which grows up to a height of around 200 feet in its native habitats.The trunk of the tree, possessing a diameter of around 6 feet, is noted for its multi hued appearance in summer. I agree - it is a gorgeous tree. Thanks for the congrats, Faith. Thanks for the visit. Question: Can rainbow eucalyptus grow in zones 8b and 9a? The numerous stamens look like tassels and surround the single, green pistil. 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