Establishment and silviculture

Follow our establishment guidelines for good establishment success.

E. bosistoana may form pruning, especially if unimproved stock is planted. Little clearwood pruning should be necessary if growing post and pole wood. For high quality sawlogs, some clearwood pruning at an early age may be necessary.

Read our form-pruning guidelines and watch some videos.

Pest and disease threats

E. bosistoana is susceptible to two pests currently found in New Zealand, paropsis beetle and Eucalypt Variegated Beetle (EVB). NZDFI research has shown the importance of site/species matching for insect resilience.

Timing of flowering/potential to support bees

E. bosistoana flowers in late summer/autumn.

Timber properties and markets

Durability

• Class 1 in-ground and above-ground durability (Australian Durability Standard AS 5604)
• In ground life expectancy: > 25 years
• Above ground life expectancy: > 40 years

Note:  Durability is a complex parameter; NZDFI’s research into heartwood formation will improve our understanding of factors determining durability.

Appearance

• Heartwood is dark brown/pink
• Sapwood pale brown/pink
• Fine even texture with interlocked grain.

Applications

Poles and posts, heavy engineering, structural uses, crossarms, railway sleepers, vineyard and fence posts.

NZDFI have also been researching the potential for E. bosistoana  as a component of laminated veneer lumber (LVL).

More information

Natural range

E. bosistoana's natural range is confined to coastal mixed forests along the south-east coast of mainland Australia, between the altitudes of 0-500 metres.

Cultivation in New Zealand

E bosistoana was selected for the NZDFI breeding programme based on its high durability, apparent wide site tolerance, and good early growth in NZDFI trial plantings in Marlborough.

Historically E. bosistoana has been planted on a small scale throughout New Zealand. There is good anecdotal evidence of its adaptability to a range of site types.

The best trees exhibit excellent form; in general form is variable.

It is performing well in early NZDFI trials (2003-04 plantings) in Marlborough, and various other NZDFI trial plantings.