Victorian Ash
Also known as Tasmanian Oak

THE TALLEST FLOWERING PLANT IN THE WORLD!

Victorian Ash is the trade name for both Alpine and Mountain Ash. Mountain Ash, Eucalyptus regnans, has the distinction of being the world's tallest flowering plant. One might delight in the picture of having this tree in a gigantic terracotta pot with an extension ladder up the side so that one might water this noble tree. They grow to formidable heights, often recorded before the turn of the century at exceeding 100 metres!

Together with Silvertop Ash, Eucalyptus sieberi, Victorian Ash has become the staple hardwood of the Victorian timber industry. This is largely due to its wide distribution throughout the mountainous areas of Tasmania, Victoria and southern New South Wales, but the consistently even grain, long lengths and similar appearance of these species have also contributed to their desirability.

Because of their relatively consistent colour (ranging from a pale pink to a pale straw) these species lend themselves to most applications where a quieter and more contemporary feel is required.