This tree is a medium to tall grower, best known for its unusual bark which varies from smooth to rough all the way down the trunk. Often the bark varies presenting an array of colours including grey, yellow, red and brown and occasionally, can be very dark and rough. Very fragrant, white flowers appear during the warmer months.
| Common Name | Yellow Box |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Evergreen 296 |
| Form | Oval 131 |
| Mature Size | 10-15 x 8-10m |
| Family | Myrtaceae 139 |
| Genus | Eucalyptus 57 |
| Species | Melliodora 2 |
| Uses |
|---|
| A great shade tree and for street plantings. Used widely in honey production. Good for native habitat in gardens and parks. |
| Position & Soil |
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| Can handle most soil types from heavy clay to sandy loam. Can handle soil that is well-drained and periods of waterlogging. |
| Contract Growing |
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| The most reliable, time and cost effective way to purchase quality material to your specification. Better efficiencies with material grown to precise requirements, delivered on-time and to budget. Learn more… |
| Delivery |
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| Based in Melbourne, Australia, our trucks deliver into Melbourne and its greater metropolitan area, Monday to Friday only. We utilise green life freight companies to deliver beyond that point into country Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia and Queensland. We have certification ICA42 for the treatment of Myrtaceae stock delivered into South Australia. Due to quarantine restrictions we are unable to deliver into Western Australia and Tasmania. International delivery is not offered. |
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