Eucalyptus polyanthemos
Botanical Name: Eucalyptus polyanthemos
Common Names: 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.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
10-25m 4-10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Any, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Habitat, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Verge, Wind Break
Pests & Diseases: Borers, Caterpillars, Myrtlepest And Disease Rust
Plant Care
TBA
Family Name: Origin:
Myrtaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Blue, Green
Flower Colour: 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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