Cider Gum (Eucalyptus gunnii)

Family: Myrtaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Eucalyptus gunnii is an evergreen Tree growing to 30 m (98ft) by 6 m (19ft) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in leaf all year, in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. It is noted for attracting wildlife.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Sap/Syrup

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet taste. — The sap (it is a stem exudate according to some reports) has a sweet taste.; The sap is obtained by making wounds in the bark during spring.; A tapped trunk yields up to ½ litre a day.; Another report says that the sap exudes from the trunk and can be drunk directly or fermented into a cider.

Habitat & North American Range

Alpine areas on rocky well-drained soils, sometimes also found on marshy soils. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)