near Dongara as well as north of Kalbarri National Park. It is also found on sandy plains, particularly the Geraldton Sandplains between Shark Bay and Jurien. Conservation status Illyarie is classified as "not threatened" by the Western Australian Government Department of Parks and Wildlife. Cultivation The plant is sold commercially in seed form or as tube stock and is a popular species throughout Australia. The seeds germinate readily. It can become untidy but is easily kept in shape with a light pruning. The colourful flowers make it appealing to nectar loving birds. The trees are known to shed limbs as a result of the weight of the fruit they carry. It is reasonably fast growing and both drought and smog resistant but can be frost tender. It prefers a position in full sun, in well-drained soils and can be grown in containers and in coastal locations. The flowers are used in wreaths. See also List of Eucalyptus species References Article with Pictures from the Winter 2002 edition of the Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden newsletter Further reading Holliday, I. A field guide to Australian trees (3rd edition), Reed New Holland, 2002 erythrocorys Myrtales of Australia Eucalypts of Western Australia Trees of Australia Mallees (habit) Plants described in 1860 Taxa named by Ferdinand von Mueller