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A picture of this tree popped up somewhere on the internet and immediately caught my eye. At first I didn't believe it was a real tree, but it does exist. It is called Blahovič tree in English and its native land is the Philippines. This tree is remarkable in many ways.
The Czech name Blahovičník peeled has its justification. This is because the bark of the tree is constantly peeling off in strips, revealing new bark underneath, which is light green. When it is exposed to air and sunlight, it begins to change rapidly and the tree shines with all its colours.
The rainbow eucalyptus is the fastest growing tree in the world. (You might think it's bamboo. But it's not a tree, it's a grass.) This tree can reach a height of 33 metres in seven years. The oldest specimens in its original homeland of the Philippines reach 70 metres. (By comparison, the spruce tree, for example, reaches a maximum of 50 metres.)
There are hundreds of species of eucalyptus (blah trees), but only one is not native to Australia. That is the Rainbow Eucalyptus, which originated in the Philippines. It is one of the only species of eucalyptus that grows in the northern hemisphere. It also differs from its Australian relatives in that it does not have its wood infused with fragrant essential oils. Therefore, it cannot produce aromatic oils, but at least it is not as flammable.
The rainbow eucalyptus also differs from other eucalypts in scent. When you come to a classic eucalyptus forest, you are surrounded by a minty scent. However, when you enter a rainbow eucalyptus forest, you will smell a scent similar to deciduous forests.
But rainbow eucalyptus has many other uses. It is used in the production of white paper and furniture. It is particularly suitable for this because it is the fastest growing tree in the world and can be grown on plantations. It also has hard wood. It has also been successfully planted in places other than its original home, so it can be seen in places such as Hawaii.
Rainbow eucalypts are planted in many places for several other benefits. In deforested areas, they firm up eroded soil, they can overgrow areas destroyed by natural disasters, and they can also reforest logged areas. Moreover, they do not suffer from any parasites. However, their planet-wide spread is hampered by the fact that the trees cannot withstand long winter frosts. Another disadvantage is that they have small fruits (about half-centimetre balls) which, when they fall, litter the whole area.
In my opinion, this is a remarkable tree that I would like to see for myself some day. I really enjoyed painting the Rainbow Eucalyptus because I enjoy creating colourful paintings. Painting this tree has brought me much joy and I believe it will bring joy to your home as well.
Oil painting on canvas, fixed, signed, size 50 x 60 cm. Painted also on the sides, no need to frame. The painting has a hook for hanging.
