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.
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