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Eucalyptus divaricata
Also called Miena Cider Gum
Miena cider gum is a medium-sized eucalyptus tree native to frost hollows on Tasmania's central plateau, prized for exceptional cold tolerance. The key to growing it is cold hardiness with well-drained soil, as it dislikes wet or sandy and chalky sites.
Eucalyptus gunnii subsp. divaricata, commonly known as Miena cider gum, is a tree endemic to Tasmania, Australia. It is a subspecies of Eucalyptus gunnii.
This species is endemic to frost hollows of Tasmania's central plateau. The sites where the Miena cider gum is found tend to be poorly drained and prone to freezing. It does not grow well on sandy/chalky soils or very wet sites.
This Miena cider gum is noted for exceptional cold tolerance for a eucalyptus. The plant produces a sweet sap similar to maple syrup, and is being considered for cultivation for this purpose. When bottled and capped, the liquid ferments and resembles apple cider, hence cider gum. Tasmanian Aborigines and stockmen are reported to have drunk the intoxicating, naturally fermented sap. The flavour has been likened to that of Cointreau. Early settlers laid possum traps beneath Miena cider gum trees because possums found the sap highly palatable. The sweet foliage is eagerly eaten by livestock.
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