Eucalyptus regnans

Now you can tell visitors to your garden “this is the world's tallest tree!” They may wonder what you are talking about until you explain to them that your tree is merely on its way, but it will get there soon! Not to be outdone by those pesky conifers, the eucalypts have indeed produced a representative worthy of the title “world's tallest tree”! The tallest on record measured 373', but tales of even taller ones linger from the era when the only way to measure them was to cut them down. It is also an attractive ornamental, having deep green pendulous leaves and smooth white bark on mature trees. It will grow very vigorously with some moisture, performing its best in cool climates. This extra hardy selection should withstand 5 - 10 °F when mature. Australia.