Photosynthesis is a process used by plants and other organisms to convert light energy, normally from the Sun, into chemical energy that can be later released to fuel the organisms' activities.
How to Take a Eucalyptus Cutting. Juvenile eucalyptus trees root better than adult trees. Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus spp.), are ornamental trees, that often grow to heights of 80 to 120 feet. Native to Australia, eucalyptus grow in the warmer climates of U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 6 through 11, depending upon the species. They're easy to propagate from seed, but you can also clone them through rooted cuttings taken from juvenile trees.
The leaves and oil of the eucalyptus plant are used as medicine. Eucalyptus oil is made from the fresh leaves and branch tops of the eucalyptus plant. Eucalyptus leaves contain flavonoids (plant-based antioxidants), volatile oils, and tannins.here are many species of eucalyptus. Some are the size of an ornamental shrub, and some grow to be giant trees. The kind most often used as medicine is called blue gum or Australian fever tree. It can grow as high as 230 feet. Its 4 to 12 inch leaves are dark green and shiny.