Eucalyptus delegatensis subsp.tasmaniensis plug plants (Gum-topped stringybark)

Plug plants are 10-20 cm high seedlings grown in trays of small cells. They can be planted directly in the ground. There are 100 plug plants in a tray. Eucalypts should be planted at at a minimum of 1,667 plants per hectare although for short rotation forestry and in exposed conditions they will fair better at stocking densities of 2,000 – 2,500 per hectare. See our planting guidelines for more information.

This species produces one of the highest quality timbers. It is generally sheltered by other forest trees within its natural habitat. It is part of the blue ashes group of Eucalypts and has large juvenile leaves.

• Similar habitat to dalrympleana, often on dolerite
• Altitude range from 400-900m asl
• Plant on most protected sites. Establishes well within a sheltered forest microclimate
• Cold tolerance to -10ᴼC
• More fertile well drained sites
• Requires tree guards to maintain stability over initial establishment period
• Can reach 90m height in most suitable conditions
• Growth rate approx 38m3/ha/yr