Just as their fruits (gumnuts) can help us figure out which Eucalypt is which so can their bark, these are some commonly seen in the Upper Hunter.
![](https://hunterlandcare.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Eucalyptus-canaliculata-trunk-1.jpg)
Eucalyptus canaliculata
Large Fruited Grey Gum (Eucalyptus canaliculata), the bark of Grey Gums is similar to the Red Gums but having a rough texture.
![](https://hunterlandcare.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Eucalyptus-conica-trunk-1.jpg)
Eucalyptus conica
Fuzzy Box (Eucalyptus conica), “Box” bark is generally short and fibrous.
![](https://hunterlandcare.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Eucalyptus-globoidea-trunk.jpg)
Eucalyptus globoidea
White Stringybark (Eucalyptus globoidea), the bark of Stringybarks can be pulled off in long strips.
![](https://hunterlandcare.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Corymbia-maculata-trunk.jpg)
Corymbia maculata
Spotted Gum (Corymbia maculata), smooth, dimpled purplish spots.
![](https://hunterlandcare.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Eucalyptus-dealbata-trunk.jpg)
Eucalyptus dealbata
Tumbledown Red Gum (Eucalyptus dealbata), the red gums have smooth bark with white, grey, grey brown or sometimes greenish patches.
![](https://hunterlandcare.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Eucalyptus-sideroxylon-trunk.jpg)
Eucalyptus sideroxylon
Mugga Ironbark (Eucalyptus sideroxylon), “Ironbarks” are generally black or dark grey and very hard.
![](https://hunterlandcare.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Angophora-costata.jpg)
Angophora costata
Smooth Barked Apple (Angophora costata), smooth, orangey-pink and dimpled
![](https://hunterlandcare.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Angophora-floribunda-trunk1.jpg)
Angophora floribunda
Rough Barked Apple (Angophora floribunda), thick, softish, often with dried sap present.
(not pictured Ribbon Gums, Scribbly Gums, Blue Gums). Content by Paul Melehan