Eucalyptus polyanthemos

Common Name: Red Box

Description:
Eucalyptus polyanthemos, commonly known as Red Box, is a medium-sized Australian native tree prized for its attractive, round, blue-grey foliage and rough, fibrous bark. It produces clusters of small, creamy-white flowers from late spring to summer, attracting bees, birds, and other pollinators. Highly drought and frost tolerant, Red Box thrives in well-drained soils and full sun, making it a popular choice for shelterbelts, windbreaks, and habitat restoration projects. Its distinctive foliage and compact form also make it a stunning feature tree in larger gardens and streetscapes.

Form:

• Tree - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 10 – 20 m
• Width: 8 – 12 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• Creamy White

Key Attributes:

• Australian Native
• Drought Tolerant
• Bird Attracting
• Bee Attracting
• Perennial
• Frost Tolerant
• Wind Tolerant
• Suitable for Habitat Restoration

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Acacia (Wattle)
• Callistemon (Bottlebrush)
• Grevillea (Spider Flower)
• Lomandra (Mat Rush)
• Leptospermum (Tea Tree)