Nichol's Willow Leaf Peppermint, Narrow Leaf Black Peppermint (Eucalyptus nichol

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Happenstance Northern California, CA Sep 17, 2003

Common name: Nichol's Willow Leaf Peppermint, Narrow Leaf Black Peppermint
Family: Myrtaceae
Genus: Eucalyptus
Species nicholii

Plant Link: http://plantsdatabase.com/go/58085/

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roshana Jacksonville, IL(Zone 5a) Sep 19, 2003

What great bark! Very impressive! I don't think I've ever seen a tree with bark like that. And I know I've never heard of Nichol's Willow leaf Peppermint! Does it have a minty aroma? Is this a tropical plant?

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Happenstance Northern California, CA Sep 19, 2003

Hi roshana -

I love the red bark on these trees, looks so pretty as the wind blows and it peeks out.

It's about as close as I could come in this climate to the Turpentine Tree that I saw in St. Croix:

Here's some additional information on Bursera simaruba - Gumbo Limbo Tree

This tree can grow to 40 feet or more living wildly in deciduous woods, or as a cultivated ornamental. It is native to the West Indies, Central America, and South Florida where it is known as the Turpentine tree. Cruzians, on the other hand, prefer to call it "The Tourist Tree" because the trunk's bark is red and peeling. Branches hold 3 to 11 oval, pointed, short-stalked leaflets, each 2 to 4 in. long and small 5-parted flowers in inconspicuous clusters. The wood is very light and not useful for construction. Leaves, bark, root, and resin, are used in a variety of ways in native medicines. The resin obtained by injuring the bark, is used as glue, in varnish, and as incense. The sap is also put on sores and wounds to stop bleeding. The leaf and bark are used as an infusion for a weak back.

And a hyperlink with a good picture of the bark:
http://www.stjohnusvi.com/turptree.html

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roshana Jacksonville, IL(Zone 5a) Sep 19, 2003

Thanks, Happenstance. Very interesting information. I like the idea of the boundry fence on old estates. I guess I could put one in a pot and bring it indoors for the winter. Gee, I think I really need a greenhouse! It is comforting to know that the branches sprout easily by sticking them in the ground. Great looking tree and fascinating history.

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Mongor62 Redlands, CA Apr 15, 2014

I realize the last post on this tree is well over 10 years old but i figure i would ask a question and see if i get a bite.

http://www.stjohnusvi.com/turptree.html
shows a tree with smooth bark much like what "Happenstance" has in his picture. which is awesome and beautiful.

http://www.smccd.edu/accounts/leddy/csm%20trees/eucnic.htm
This shows what i see growing around where i live and is very different and the leaves i wouldn't say exactly smell like peppermint.

Am i missing something here or what because i would very much so like to see something like "Happenstance" has pictured in person vs the trees that i see around my house. Can someone please clarify this for me.

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