An Introduction to the Eucalypts [This information taken from - Chippendale, G.M. Eucalyptus. In: Chippendale, G.M. (1988). Flora of Australia Vol. 19, Myrtaceae, Eucalyptus, Angophora, Australian Government Publising Service, Canberra.]

Eucalyptus delegatensis R.Baker
subsp. delegatensis

Type:

E. obliqua var. alpina Maiden, Proc. Assoc. Adv. Sci. 9: 369 (1903). T: not clearly designated.

Illustrations:

S.Kelly et al., Eucalypts 1: t. 161 (1983); M.I.H.Brooker & D.A.Kleinig, Field Guide Eucalypts 1: 82 (1983); D.J.Boland et al., Forest Trees Australia 4th edn, 307 (1984).

Description:

Seedling stems glabrous; seedling leaves usually broadly lanceolate. Juvenile leaves ovate. Adult leaves: lamina 9-22 cm long, 1.3-4 cm wide; petiole 8-45 mm long.

Distribution:

Occurs in N.S.W., A.C.T. and Vic. from the Brindabella Ra., southwards to Macedon near Melbourne on steep slopes of ranges.

Notes:

Characterised by the tall tree habit, fibrous bark on lower trunk, broadly lanceolate seedling leaves, shining lanceolate adult leaves and occurrence in sub-alpine areas.