On a lovely sunny day, these #Eucalyptuscaesia, aka #silverprincess display a white, if not silvery shimmer to their branches and fruit.

Rubbing the branch or fruit reveals a wax-like substance that is attributed to their rather unique aesthetic.

I love how these almost hang (or weep) in their display.

They really are quite stunning in appearance, for mine.

🙏💖

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This unique tree is a #caesia (#SilverPrincess), from the #eucalypt family. It is native to the south-west of #WesternAustralia.

It typically grows to a height of 2 to 14 metres (6.6 to 45.9 ft) and the young branches are shiny red, covered with a waxy bluish, white bloom.

I have seen a few of these throughout the weeks during high sunshine and they almost look silver as the light hits their surface.

They flower during the colder months (mid year in Australia) - the flowers have pink stamens with yellow anthers on the tip.

They also have fruit (the bell shaped woody bulb) as pictured.

Leaves are elongated and these ones look happy and healthy.

#distinctive #hardy #beautiful

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This is known as a ‘Silver Princess’ #eucalypt…

Located within the heart of a public space where many indigenous ceremonies are held, in #Southbank #melbourne

Its white / silver fruit (#gumnuts) are the highlight, and yet many of its thin branches exhibit the same shimmer.

It really is delightful.

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#makesmehappy #gumtree #silverprincess