0 (also eucalyptus tree) a type of large Australian evergreen tree, giving timber, gum and an oil that is used in the treatment of colds. -- eukalypt
Low water requirements, tolerance of poor soils, and, until recently, the absence of insect pests and diseases have made eucalyptus particularly valuable.
If the city could not clean up these filthy conventillos, a critic complained, it should at least plant eucalyptus trees to mask their stench.
Consequently, the scheme failed because of the ecological unviablility of the eucalyptus.
The most commonly planted trees in community woodlots are eucalyptus trees (especially globulos and camaldulensis).
Under the plan, the farm forestry projects with the quick growing species like bamboo and eucalyptus were launched to meet the requirements of the pulp and paper industries.
Regional laws also prohibit planting eucalyptus and cactus trees on cultivated land.
Eucalyptus wood was used in this experiment to determine whether a potentially edible object was of greater interest than an inedible one.
Eucalyptus species have great value for their form, evergreen foliage, floral show, and other horticultural qualities.
