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Eucalyptus polyanthemos

Red Box

Eucalyptus polyanthemos is a tree that grows to 20 m tall and 8 m wide. It often has a crooked trunk which tends to provide interest along with its attractive, grey-green foliage. White flowers are borne from spring through summer. It grows best in full sun on a well-drained site, though can tolerate extended dry periods, poor soils, and moderate frost. This hardy tree is great for hedging, wind breaks, screening, or planting in a large garden as a shade tree.

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Suited to regions:Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:Trees
Height:20.00 m
Spread:8.00 m
Flowering time:Spring, Summer
Tolerances:Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:Parks, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles:Coastal, Mediterranean
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asRed Box
Sku11601

Eucalyptus polyanthemos Details

Eucalyptus polyanthemos is a tree that grows to 20 m tall and 8 m wide. It often has a crooked trunk which tends to provide interest along with its attractive, grey-green foliage. White flowers are borne from spring through summer. It grows best in full sun on a well-drained site, though can tolerate extended dry periods, poor soils, and moderate frost. This hardy tree is great for hedging, wind breaks, screening, or planting in a large garden as a shade tree.

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