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Eucalyptus polyanthemos (red box)

Climate

It prefers a climate with a rainfall range of 500 - 800 mm. It can be found in Victoria and New South Wales and is typically found on dry rocky or gravelly sites. It thrives in altitudes that range from low to moderate.

Common Name

Red box

Description

Eucalyptus polyanthemos, commonly known as red box, is a medium-sized tree native to Victoria and New South Wales. It thrives in areas with rainfall ranging from 500 to 800 mm and is often found on dry rocky or gravelly sites. While its wood is hard, strong, and durable, it is primarily used for fence posts due to challenges in seasoning.

Genus
Grouping
Other utility
Latin Name

Eucalyptus polyanthemos

Origin

Australia

Other Relevant Information

Other Information: - The common name for Eucalyptus polyanthemos is Red Box. - It belongs to the family Myrtaceae. - Red Box is native to Victoria and New South Wales, Australia. - It prefers dry rocky or gravelly sites with poor soil. - The tree can reach a height of up to 25 meters and a diameter of 1 meter. - It typically grows in areas with a rainfall range of 500 - 800 mm. - The wood of Red Box is hard, strong, tough, and durable. - However, it is primarily used for fence posts due to difficulties in seasoning.

Soil Preferences

- Dry rocky or gravelly sites - Poor soil

Specific species
Uses
Suitability to cool temperate climate

A medium sized tree to 25 m and diameter to 1 m. A native of Victoria and New South Wales, in the 500 - 800 mm rainfall range. It generally occurs on dry rocky or gravelly sites on rather poor soil.

Although the wood is hard, strong, tough and durable its uses are limited to fence posts because of its difficulty in seasoning.