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.
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, Shade Tree
Pests & Diseases: Borers, Caterpillars, Myrtlepest And Disease Rust
Cultural Notes: Water deeply for the first year. Water 1-2 times per week during dry periods whilst establishing. Feed with a suitable fertiliser in autumn and spring. Mulch annually to conserve water and assist with weed suppression. Healthy plants should have no pest and disease issues.
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
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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