Cider Tree, Cider Gum
It is native to Tasmania in Australia. It grows in temperate regions but can grow in the subtropics. It needs well drained soils but can grow in wet soils. It can grow in full sun or light shade. It can stand heavy frosts. It grows near the edge of the tree line at high altitudes on dolerite mountains in Tasmania. It does not suit chalk soils. It suits hardiness zones 7-9. Tasmania Herbarium. Arboretum Tasmania.
Synonyms
- Eucalyptus divaricata
Edible Portion
- Sap, Manna
Where does Cider Tree grow?
Found in: Australia, Britain, China, Falklands, New Zealand, North America, Slovenia, Tasmania, United States
Notes: There are at least 500 Eucalyptus species mostly originally in Australia.
Growing Cider Tree, Cider Gum
Cultivation: Plants are grown from seed. Trees can be cut back and regrow. Trees should be 3-4 m apart.
Edible Uses: A cool refreshing liquid from wounds in the bark in spring is used as a drink. It is a substitute for maple syrup. The tree also produces an edible manna.
Production: It forms hybrids with Eucalyptus subcrenulata and Eucalyptus dalrympleana. The tree can be tapped for sap when the trunk is 25 cm across. The flow of sap is best on warm sunny days. Tapping is done by drilling a hole about 5 mm deep into the phloem on the sunny side of the tree. A tube is inserted and a bucket hung below it. The sap can be boiled down to syrupy consistency.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
Cider Tree, Cider Gum Photos
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