Eucalyptus polyanthemos - Red Box

$265.00

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Size: 40cm/45L

40cm/45L 100L

All stock is grown, maintained and graded in strict accordance with AS 4373-2007, Australian Standard for Nursery Stock.

Current Stock Height Guides

40cm/45L: 1.2m – 2m Approx.
100L: 2.3m – 2.7m Approx.

Height guide disclaimer: Height ranges are approximate only. As living products, plant heights naturally vary between individual plants, batches, and seasons. No guarantee is given that supplied plants will fall within the stated range. If minimum heights are required, you mustconfirm current batch heights with Evergreen Trees Direct prior to purchase. Variation in height is normal and is not grounds for return, refund, replacement, or compensation.

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 10m - 20m Approximately

Mature Width: 6 – 10 m

Eucalyptus polyanthemos - Red Box is expected to grow Approx. 0.8 – 1.3 m per year.

Root Ball Dimensions (Height & Width)

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 polyanthemos - Red Box

Eucalyptus polyanthemos, the Red Box, is a resilient and striking Australian native tree celebrated for its dense canopy, textured fibrous bark, and distinctive blue-grey foliage. It brings both structure and soft soothing colour to a wide range of landscapes.

Red Box grows to 10-15 metres tall and 6-10 metres wide. Soft rounded juvenile leaves give way to elliptical silver-blue adult foliage that contrasts beautifully with stone and timber. Creamy-white flower clusters appear in spring to early summer, attracting bees, birds, and other pollinators. The size suits feature planting, habitat gardens, rural windbreaks, and streetscapes.

Red Box thrives in full sun and adapts to most well-drained soils. It is highly drought tolerant once established and very low maintenance, with rough grey-brown bark adding texture and character year-round. It performs well across NSW, VIC, ACT and parts of SA.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Eucalyptus polyanthemos Red Box

How tall does Red Box grow?

Eucalyptus polyanthemos grows to 10-15 metres tall and 6-10 metres wide with a dense canopy.

How fast does Red Box grow?

Red Box has a moderate growth rate, adding 40-60cm per year once established.

What colour is Red Box foliage?

Red Box has distinctive blue-grey foliage. Soft rounded juvenile leaves mature into elliptical silver-blue adult leaves.

Is Red Box an Australian native?

Yes. Eucalyptus polyanthemos is native to south-eastern Australia, found across NSW, VIC, and the ACT.

When does Red Box flower?

Red Box produces creamy-white flower clusters in spring to early summer, attracting bees, birds, and other pollinators.

Is Red Box drought tolerant?

Yes. Red Box is highly drought tolerant once established and very low maintenance.

Where does Red Box grow best in Australia?

Red Box thrives across NSW, VIC, ACT and parts of SA in full sun with well-drained soil, tolerating heat and drought.

Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)

$21.95

Features and Benefits

Organically certified product
Improves aeration for roots
A rich blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, Gypsum, composted coarse bark and wetting agent
Excellent to mix with heavy clay soils, an organic mixture with added gypsum which is perfect for exotic plants
Revitalises tired soils, adds nutrient and organic matter, no chemical additives, weed free
Assists in retaining moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering

Directions For Use

Water plant well at least several hours prior to planting.
Dig a hole at least twice the width of the pot and 7cm deeper than the pot.
Mix Grow Better Enriched Planting Mix with the soil that has been dug out of the hole, adding about 1/3 planting mix.
Spread a 7cm layer of improved soil in the hole and remove plant from the pot. Tease roots gently if the root ball is very firm and place plant in the planting hole. Check that pot soil is level with the surrounding soil surface level, not higher or lower.
Fill in the hole with improved soil mixture, firm down soil and water well adding Grow Better Plant Starter to final watering.

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Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)

$21.95

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Uses in my Garden

Avenue Planting
Council or Civic Landscapes
Rural Property Planting
Revegetation or Regeneration
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Eucalyptus polyanthemos - Red Box works in an:

Australian Native Garden – celebrates local plants with natural character.
Woodland Garden – layered, naturalistic design under dappled light.
Wildlife Garden – planting to attract birds, bees, and pollinators.
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Is Eucalyptus polyanthemos - Red Box Evergreen or Deciduous?

Eucalyptus polyanthemos - Red Box is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 10m - 20m Approximately

Mature Width: 6 – 10 m

Eucalyptus polyanthemos - Red Box is expected to grow Approx. 0.8 – 1.3 m per year.

Growth Rate of Eucalyptus polyanthemos - Red Box

Eucalyptus polyanthemos - Red Box is expected to grow Approx. 0.8 – 1.3 m per year.

They are considered to have a:

Medium Growth Rate

Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Eucalyptus polyanthemos - Red Box

Is Eucalyptus polyanthemos - Red Box frost tolerant?

Eucalyptus polyanthemos - Red Box is Frost Hardy – Survives heavy and frequent frost without damage.

Does Eucalyptus polyanthemos - Red Box Flower?

Eucalyptus polyanthemos produces clusters of small creamy-white fluffy flowers from late spring into summer. These soft blooms sit neatly along the branchlets and provide a subtle seasonal highlight that contrasts beautifully with its rounded blue-grey foliage.

Does Eucalyptus polyanthemos - Red Box flower?

Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

Spring
Summer

Flower Type:

Clustered

Flower Colour:

Cream

Is Eucalyptus polyanthemos - Red Box an Australian Native Tree?

Yes

Eucalyptus polyanthemos - Red Box is Native to South-eastern Australia, including Victoria, New South Wales, and southern Queensland, where it grows in open woodlands and on rocky hillsides.

What is the Wildlife Value of Eucalyptus polyanthemos - Red Box ?

Its nectar-rich flowers attract honeyeaters, native bees, butterflies and a wide range of beneficial insects. The dense evergreen canopy provides shelter, perching and nesting opportunities for small birds, while the fibrous bark supports insects and microfauna that contribute to a biodiverse native ecosystem.

How much Sunlight does Eucalyptus polyanthemos - Red Box need?

Eucalyptus polyanthemos - Red Box will thrive best in:

Full Sun

Preferred Soil?

Eucalyptus polyanthemos performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. It may struggle in heavy clay or poorly drained areas unless improved with organic matter and coarse material to enhance aeration. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, occasional watering as the tree matures to support its strong drought performance, healthy growth and reliable canopy density.

Is Eucalyptus polyanthemos - Red Box Drought Tolerant?

Is Eucalyptus polyanthemos - Red Box Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established Eucalyptus polyanthemos develops excellent drought tolerance. It thrives in hot, dry inland and coastal conditions and maintains its dense, rounded canopy with minimal supplementary watering.

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