Eucalyptus Planting

May 29, 2024

Current Context : Kerala government allow the Kerala Forest Development Corporation to plant eucalyptus trees for its financial sustenance in 2024-2025.

ABOUT

It is a large genus of more than 660 species of shrubs and tall trees of the myrtle family (Myrtaceae).
It is one of the tallest trees in the world.
It is native to Australia, Tasmania and nearby islands and commonly known as gum trees or stringybark trees.
In India these are widely grown in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Gujrat, Haryana, Mysore, Kerala, and in the Nilgiri Hill.
It grows well in deep, fertile, well-drained loamy soil with adequate moisture.
It is widely used for its medicinal properties.