It prefers regions with rainfall ranging from 500 to 900 mm. It grows on gentle slopes and foothills, but is limited to river flats and watercourses in drier areas.
Yellow Box
Eucalyptus melliodora, also known as yellow box, is a medium-sized tree native to eastern Australia. It can reach heights of 15 to 30 meters and has a diameter of up to 1 meter. This tree thrives in areas with rainfall between 500 and 900 mm and is typically found on gentle slopes, foothills, and river flats. Its wood is known for being very hard, heavy, and durable, making it suitable for various applications such as engineering, sleepers, and firewood.
Eucalyptus melliodora
Australia
Other Relevant Information: - Eucalyptus melliodora is commonly known as yellow box. - It is a medium-sized tree that can reach heights of 15 to 30 meters and a diameter of up to 1 meter. - This species is native to eastern Australia and is typically found in areas with rainfall ranging from 500 to 900 mm. - Yellow box trees are often found on gentle slopes, foothills, river flats, and watercourses. - It forms companionships with other eucalyptus species such as red box (Eucalyptus polyanthemos), white box (Eucalyptus albens), and grey box (Eucalyptus microcarpa). - The wood of Eucalyptus melliodora is known for its exceptional quality. It is very hard, heavy, and strong, with a fine texture and interlocked grain. - Due to its durability, the wood is used for various purposes including heavy engineering, sleepers, poles, fence posts, and as an excellent firewood.
- Grows well in soil with good drainage - Prefers sandy or loamy soils - Thrives in slightly acidic to neutral soil pH levels - Tolerates some clay in the soil - Does not prefer waterlogged or poorly drained soils
A medium sized tree, 15 - 30 m tall and up to 1 m in diameter. This native of eastern Australia grows in 500 - 900 mm rainfall areas. It occurs on gentle slopes and foothills, but is restricted to river flats and watercourses in drier areas.
Companions include: red box (Eucalyptus polyanthemos), white box (Eucalyptus albens) and grey box (Eucalyptus microcarpa).
The wood is very hard, heavy, strong, extremely durable and has a fine texture and interlocked grain. It is used for heavy engineering, sleepers, poles, fence posts and is an excellent firewood.