Botanical Name: Common Names:
Eucalyptus polyanthemos Red Box, Gum,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Trees Broad Domed, Dense, Open Canopy, Oval, Shrub Like, Upright
Description:
Australian native tree that naturally occurs in New South Wales and Victoria. Has distinct juvenile leaves that are are rounded grey green turning into adult ovate leaves. Attractive specimen tree suited to open spaces and broad streets. Suitable for planting under power lines but not in narrow nature strips. Another species important to honey production. Grows to approx. 10-15m H x 5-9m W.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
10-25m 4-10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Any, Well Drained