But the eucalyptus deglupta tree, also known as the rainbow eucalyptus tree or rainbow gum tree, has neon-striped bark that can compete with the most eye-catching attractions in any forest.

In their native environment, rainbow eucalyptus trees can reach over 200 feet tall, though they'll stay around 100 feet in the U.S. (they won't grow quite as tall outside their native tropical ...

Rainbow Eucalyptus Forest, USA Located in Hawaii, the trees in this forest are known around the world for their multi-coloured bark CREDIT: Pixabay ...

Bark from a rainbow eucalyptus, by Christopher Martin. Older bark layers in shades of pastel purple, rusty red, and burnt orange peel away to reveal younger layers in chartreuse and dark green hues.

Rainbow eucalyptus is only hardy in Zones 9-11 and needs temperatures to remain above 50°F, so growing it indoors is the only way to keep it going in most parts of the country.

But the eucalyptus deglupta tree, also known as the rainbow eucalyptus tree or rainbow gum tree, has neon-striped bark that can compete with the most eye-catching attractions in any forest.

Not only is the rainbow eucalyptus a uniquely colorful tree, it’s also very tall. The tree grows up to 125 feet in the U.S. and can reach double that height in its native environments, per ...