Eucalyptus camaldulensis Dehnh.
A tree up to 20 m tall, with a straight trunk; much branched. Bark deciduous, smooth, dull white. The wood is red. Young leaves opposite, 6 to 9 cm long, lanceolate, glaucous-green. Adult leaves 12 to 22 cm long, alternate, lanceolate, green. Flowers white, in axillary umbels of 5 to 10 flowers. Peduncles 10 to 15 mm long; rounded in section. Capsule hemispherical, 7 to 8 mm long, 5 to 6 mm across; smooth; with a broad rim and opening with four protruding teeth.
Local: Common and widespread in Gibraltar where it has been planted as an ornamental in town, and along roadsides in the Upper Rock.
Global: A native of Australia, it is found throughout the Mediterranean region, where it is planted for ornament and cultivated for its timber.
Flowers from June, July, August to September, but sometimes outside this period.