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Tree | Eucalyptus polyanthemos Red Box |
Description | This Australian native tree grows naturally down the central tablelands of New South Wales to Victoria, and across as far as Ararat. A tough tree, it is capable of tolerating difficult, dry stony soils. Juvenile foliage is oval in shape and grey-green in colour whilst the mature, adult leaves are more ovate. The short trunk can be smooth or box-like (fissured). Flowering occurs from September to January during which small white flowers appear. |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Form | Oval |
Mature Size | 10-15 x 5m |
Uses | A great street/ avenue planting tree. Can also be used in Parks and Gardens for shade and native habitat |
Position & Soil | Is tolerant of most soils even the most difficult of sites but does need good drainage. Can tolerate very dry conditions. |
Features | Large Evergreen Oval Bird Attracting Coastal Feature Flower Feature Foliage Native Shade Tree Signature Trees Specimen |
Pot sizes in production |
• 40cm/27L (1.4-1.6m) |
Substitutes |
• Eucalyptus melliodora • Eucalyptus melliodora 'Beardsell Pink' • Eucalyptus rubida • Eucalyptus salubris |
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