Botanical Name: Eucalyptus melliodora
Common Names: Yellow Box Gum,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Trees Broad Domed, Dense, Oval, Rounded, Upright
Description:
Australian native medium to tall sized feature tree, with beautiful creamy white blooms. One of the best eucalypt species for honey production and used for its dense timber for firewood. Naturally occurring along the eastern side of Australia.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
10-25m 4-10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Any, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Costal Garden, ErosionControl, Feature, Fragrant Garden, Habitat, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Verge, Wind Break
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free, Myrtlepest And Disease Rust
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Myrtaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green, Grey
Flower Colour: Cream, White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: High
Wind: High
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