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Tree | Eucalyptus microcarpa Grey Box, Western Grey Box |
Description | This is a bigger tree growing to 25m tall, with narrow dull-green foliage. It has a grey trunk with whitish patches and fibrous-flaky bark that sheds in short ribbons. The name microcarpa comes from Greek 'micros' meaning small, and 'carpos' meaning fruit, referring to the small fruit it produces. |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Form | Oval |
Mature Size | 25 x 15m |
Uses | As a bigger tree, it is mostly found in the plains and grassy woodlands of the south-eastern parts of Australia. Provides an excellent habitat for wildlife. |
Position & Soil | Is tolerant of hot summer conditions and elevated positions and in brown loams or heavier alluvial soils as well as on shallower soils in hill country. |
Features | Giant Evergreen Oval Bird Attracting Feature Bark Native Shade Tree Specimen |
Pot sizes in production |
• 40cm/27L (1.5-1.8m) |
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