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Eucalyptus baueriana

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Size: 40cm/45L

40cm/45L

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40cm/45L: Enquire within for height guide information.

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Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 8m to 15m (approx.)

Mature Width: 10m to 15m

Eucalyptus baueriana is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year (approx.).

Root Ball Dimensions

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

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About Your New Eucalyptus baueriana

Eucalyptus baueriana, the Blue Box or Round leaf Box, is an evergreen native grown for foliage colour. The juvenile leaves are broad and almost circular in a soft grey blue, and adult leaves stay wider than most gums, so the canopy keeps a pale bluish cast. Rough grey box bark covers the trunk and main limbs.

Full sun brings out the best colour, and it grows on clay, loam and moderately heavy soils that many eucalypts dislike. Frost hardy through heavy and frequent frost, and drought tolerant once established, it suits temperate and cool temperate districts across Victoria and New South Wales. Growth is about 1 to 1.5 metres a year.

Its broad canopy makes it useful for shade, screening on larger blocks, rural shelter belts, civic and park planting and revegetation work in box woodland country. It provides good habitat and nectar for native birds. For a mid sized native tree that copes with heavy soil and cold winters, it is a dependable choice.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Blue Box

What is a Blue Box?

Blue Box is Eucalyptus baueriana, an Australian native tree from south eastern Australia, also called Round leaf Box for the shape of its juvenile leaves. It is a medium sized gum with grey blue foliage and rough fibrous box bark. It grows naturally on heavier soils in woodland country across Victoria and New South Wales.

How big does Eucalyptus baueriana grow?

It grows to 10 to 15 metres tall with a spread of 8 to 10 metres, forming a broad well proportioned canopy. That size fits a large garden, a rural block or a park without dominating everything around it, and it is small enough to plant within reason of a driveway or fence line given normal setbacks.

How fast does it grow?

Around 1 to 1.5 metres a year while young, giving useful shade within five or six years, then slowing as the canopy broadens. Growth is quickest on deeper soil with moisture through spring and summer. On dry shallow ground it is slower and finishes at the lower end of its height range, which is no bad thing.

Does it need sun or shade?

Full sun. The grey blue foliage colour is strongest in an open position, and shade makes the tree thin and drawn. It is a woodland species used to open canopy conditions rather than dense forest, so give it clear sky above and room on at least a couple of sides for the crown to develop evenly.

Is it frost and drought tolerant?

It is frost hardy and comes through heavy and frequent frost without damage, which makes it a sound choice for cold inland and tableland districts. It is also drought tolerant once established, holding foliage through dry summers where thinner leaved trees drop leaf. Water it through the first two summers and it needs little afterwards.

Is it useful for screening or windbreaks?

Yes, on a property with room. Planted in a row at 4 to 5 metre spacings it forms a solid canopy line for screening and wind filtering on rural blocks and civic boundaries. It is too large for a suburban hedge, but as a shelter belt or a visual screen across a paddock it works well.

How do I care for a Blue Box?

Water deeply through the first two summers and mulch the root zone, keeping mulch clear of the trunk. Prune only in the early years to set a single leader and lift the lower branches to the height you want. Use a low phosphorus native fertiliser in spring if the soil is poor, otherwise leave it alone.

Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)

$21.95

Enriched Planting Mix is a certified organic blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent, bagged in 30L. It is built to be dug through existing garden soil at planting time rather than used on its own, and the gypsum is what sets it apart from a plain compost.

Gypsum helps break up heavy clay so water and roots can move through it, while the compost and manure return organic matter and nutrient to tired ground. The coarse bark holds structure and keeps air around the root zone, and the wetting agent keeps moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering.

Use it when planting trees, shrubs, roses, fruit trees and exotic garden plants, particularly into clay. Dig a hole twice the width of the pot and 7 centimetres deeper, then mix roughly one third planting mix through the excavated soil. Spread 7 centimetres of that improved soil in the base before setting the plant in.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Enriched Planting Mix

What is Enriched Planting Mix made from?

It is a blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent. Each part has a job. The compost and manure supply organic matter and nutrient, the gypsum works on clay structure, the bark keeps air around the roots and the wetting agent holds moisture in the soil.

What plants is it suitable for?

It suits exotic garden plants, including roses, ornamental and deciduous trees, fruit trees, shrubs and perennials, and it earns its keep most on heavy clay sites. It is a planting mix rather than a potting mix, so its job is improving soil at planting time. Phosphorus sensitive natives are the one clear exception.

Is it safe for natives?

No, not for the phosphorus sensitive ones. The composted animal manure in this blend lifts phosphorus well above what Proteaceae such as Banksia, Grevillea, Hakea and Protea will tolerate, and the result can be leaf burn, dieback and plant death. Use the Native Potting Mix for those species, or plant them into unimproved local soil.

Is it certified organic?

Yes. It is a certified organic product with no chemical additives, which is why the manure and compost in it are fully composted rather than raw. That makes it sound around fruit trees and vegetable beds, and it means you are adding genuine organic matter to your soil rather than a synthetic conditioner.

How much do I need?

Work on roughly one third planting mix to two thirds of the soil you dug out of the hole. For a shrub out of a 200 millimetre pot that is only a few litres. An advanced tree going into a large hole will take considerably more. Judge the quantity by the volume of the hole rather than the size of the plant.

Can I use it in pots?

It is not a potting mix and should not be used on its own in a container. The blend is designed to be diluted through garden soil, and used straight in a pot it holds too much water and settles badly. For containers, reach for a premium potting mix, or the native mix if you are potting natives.

Does it need to be watered in?

Yes. Water the plant well several hours before you plant it, then water thoroughly again once the hole is backfilled and the soil firmed down. That first deep watering settles the improved soil around the root ball and drives out air pockets. Keep the water up over the first few months while the roots establish.

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Uses in my Garden

Screening or Privacy
Rural Property Planting
Revegetation or Regeneration
Council or Civic Landscapes

Eucalyptus baueriana works in an:

Australian Native Garden – celebrates local plants with natural character.
Woodland Garden – layered, naturalistic design under dappled light.
Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Is Eucalyptus baueriana Evergreen or Deciduous?

Eucalyptus baueriana is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 8m to 15m (approx.)

Mature Width: 10m to 15m

Eucalyptus baueriana is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year (approx.).

Growth Rate of Eucalyptus baueriana

Eucalyptus baueriana is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year (approx.).

They are considered to have a:

Medium Growth Rate
Fast Growth Rate

Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Eucalyptus baueriana

Is Eucalyptus baueriana frost tolerant?

Eucalyptus baueriana is Frost Hardy – Survives heavy and frequent frost without damage.

Does Eucalyptus baueriana Flower?

Eucalyptus baueriana produces clusters of small creamy-white fluffy flowers from late winter into spring. These soft blooms sit along the branchlets and provide a gentle seasonal display that pairs well with its rounded blue-green foliage.

Does Eucalyptus baueriana flower?

Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

Spring
Summer

Flower Type:

Fluffy

Flower Colour:

White

Is Eucalyptus baueriana an Australian Native Tree?

Yes

Eucalyptus baueriana is Native to South-eastern Australia, particularly along the coastal plains and river flats of New South Wales and Victoria.

What is the Wildlife Value of Eucalyptus baueriana ?

Its nectar-rich flowers attract honeyeaters, native bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects. The dense evergreen canopy offers shelter and nesting habitat for small birds, while the textured bark supports insects and microfauna, enhancing biodiversity in native and rural gardens.

How much Sunlight does Eucalyptus baueriana need?

Eucalyptus baueriana will thrive best in:

Full Sun

Preferred Soil?

Eucalyptus baueriana performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. It may struggle in heavy clay or waterlogged areas unless improved with organic matter and coarse material to boost drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then move to deep, occasional watering as the tree matures to support strong growth, excellent drought resilience and reliable flowering.

Is Eucalyptus baueriana Drought Tolerant?

Is Eucalyptus baueriana Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established Eucalyptus baueriana develops excellent drought tolerance. It thrives in hot, dry and inland conditions, maintaining its sturdy form and healthy canopy with minimal supplementary watering.

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How To Plant Your Eucalyptus baueriana

Site: Choose a well-drained position in full sun to part shade with room for the canopy to develop.

Soil preparation: Enrich the planting area with quality compost and aged manure for a strong establishment phase.

Hole: Dig twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth.

Planting: Position level with the surrounding soil, backfill gently, firm in, then water deeply to settle the roots.

Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Eucalyptus baueriana

Feature tree: 3 to 4 metres apart to allow the full canopy and form to develop.

Avenue planting: 3 metres apart for a uniform soft-textured avenue.

Eucalyptus baueriana is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year (approx.).

Medium Growth Rate
Fast Growth Rate

Long Term Care For Your Eucalyptus baueriana

Watering: Water deeply twice weekly through the first 12 months. Once established, reduce to once weekly in dry periods. Mulch helps maintain consistent moisture.

Mulching: Apply a 5 to 7 centimetre layer of organic mulch over the root zone, keeping it 5 centimetres clear of the trunk.

Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Light tip prune in late winter to maintain shape, and remove lower branches as the tree grows to develop a clean feature trunk.

Fertilising: Apply a slow-release native blend in early spring and again in autumn. Avoid high-phosphorus formulations as a precaution.

Pest and disease: Hardy against most pests and diseases. Occasional inspection in warm humid conditions is all that's needed.

Planting Your Eucalyptus baueriana in Different Soil

Eucalyptus baueriana performs best in well-drained sandy loam or loam with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. Adaptable to a wide range of soils when drainage is improved with organic matter.

Sandy soil: Free-draining and ideal. Mulch well to maintain consistent moisture.

Clay soil: Improve drainage with gypsum and organic compost before planting.

Loam: The preferred soil for steady root development and consistent growth.

pH: Slightly acidic to neutral preferred. Mulch with composted leaf litter to maintain levels naturally.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eucalyptus baueriana suitable for urban gardens?
Yes, but keep in mind its mature size and ensure adequate space.

Are the leaves of Eucalyptus baueriana aromatic?
Yes, like many eucalyptus species, the Blue Box possesses aromatic leaves especially when crushed.