Eucalyptus kartzoffiana, the Araluen Gum is seldom noticed eucalyptus of south eastern Australia. A mid to large tree, sometimes reaching 30 metres in height. The tree features bluish juvenile leaves. A rare species, with a ROTAP rating of 2VCi, with a most restricted distribution. The small populations are threatened by clearing and road works. The original specimen was collected by Lawrie Johnson in 1968, 6.5 kilometres north of Araluen on the Braidwood road. The habitat is grassy woodland by streams on granite based soils of a moderate fertility. It is quite common in these few sites.