EUCALYPTUS (CANDLEBARK)
The Candlebark is a medium sized tree of the genus Eucalyptus. It occurs in south eastern Australia and Tasmania, typically in open woodland around the lower slopes of the Great Dividing Range.
Structural Adaptations:
The tree layers of bark which can be easily penetrated and cut which allows an insect to live in the hole, providing a habitat. The small and thin leaves are suited for the hot environments as they have less surface area and fewer stomata for water loss so they do not dry out. |
Physiological Adaptations:
Have white bark which turns red and orange during the summer because the leaves of the tree drop during the summer and cannot protect the trunk from the sun. Seeds are able to survive through fires, are dormant through the heat and are able to regenerate after time. |