Yellow Gum (Eucalyptus leucoxylon)

Family: Myrtaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Bloom Color: Red. Main Bloom Time: Early spring, Early winter, Late spring, Late winter, Mid spring, Mid winter. Form: Oval, Upright or erect, Weeping.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavouring in baked goods, ice cream and sweets. — An essential oil from the leaves is used as a food flavouring in baked goods, ice cream and sweets.

Habitat & North American Range

Open woodland in areas with cool often frosty winters and hot summers. (Zone 10)