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Eucalyptus polyanthemos
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Learn About Your New Eucalyptus polyanthemos
Eucalyptus polyanthemos (Red Box) is a resilient and visually distinctive Australian native tree, known for its dense canopy, fibrous bark, and signature blue-grey foliage. Reaching 10–15 metres in height and 6–10 metres wide, this medium-sized evergreen adds both structure and colour to a variety of landscape styles — from native habitat projects to contemporary rural plantings.
The standout feature of Eucalyptus polyanthemos (Red Box) is its striking foliage. Juvenile leaves are soft and rounded, while mature leaves are elliptical with a distinctive silver-blue tone. These contrast beautifully against natural materials like stone or timber and provide year-round visual interest. In spring and early summer, clusters of creamy-white flowers emerge, attracting bees, birds, and other pollinators.
Eucalyptus polyanthemos (Red Box) thrives in full sun, tolerates a wide range of well-drained soils, and is highly drought-tolerant once established. It is a low-maintenance species ideal for large-scale landscapes, windbreaks, and streetscapes where durability and soft native beauty are required. The rough, textured bark in tones of grey and brown adds further contrast and character.
Not recommended for confined spaces, this tree performs best when given room to develop its full canopy form.
Key Details
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Botanical Name: Eucalyptus polyanthemos
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Common Name: Red Box
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Mature Height: 10–15 metres
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Mature Width: 6–10 metres
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Foliage: Blue-grey, rounded juvenile leaves; elliptical adult leaves
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Flowers: Creamy-white, spring to early summer
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Bark: Rough, fibrous, grey to brown
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Form: Dense, rounded canopy
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Sunlight: Full sun
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Soil: Adapts to most well-drained soils
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Drought Tolerance: High once established
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Maintenance: Low
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Attracts: Birds, bees, and pollinators
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Best Uses: Feature planting, habitat gardens, streetscapes, rural windbreaks
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Evergreen/Deciduous: Evergreen
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