Why eucalyptus trees shed their bark every year and how it helps them survive

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Image: CanvaPeeling trunks and ribbons of bark hanging from branches are among the most distinctive features of eucalyptus trees.
To many people, the sight can appear as though the tree is damaged or dying.

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Image: CanvaPeeling trunks and ribbons of bark hanging from branches are among the most distinctive features of eucalyptus trees.
To many people, the sight can appear as though the tree is damaged or dying.

Sources: Times of India