Red Box

Price range: $24.95 through $189.95

Stock at: Diaco's Heatherton
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Description

An Australian native eucalyptus with broad, rounded, grey-green leaves and distinctive bark — scaly grey at the base, becoming mottled pink, cream, and grey higher up. Cream-white flowers bloom from spring through summer. Attracts native birds and insects.

Grows to around 8m. Hardy and drought tolerant. Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. Works as a shade tree, windbreak, or feature in larger Melbourne gardens.

Botanical name: Eucalyptus polyanthemos

Additional information

Dimensions5 × 10 m
Suitable for Pots

Yes

Exposure

Full Sun

Soil

Clay Soil, Sandy Soil

Watering

2 (Low/Moderate)