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TreeCouncil listedAustralian native
Eucalyptus melliodora
Yellow Box
Eucalyptus · Myrtaceae
Yellow Box (Eucalyptus melliodora) is a australian native tree included in the City of Sydney tree species list. Council data indicates approximately 18 m high and 12 m spread, with a open canopy form. Its recorded local performance is very reliable. Final selection should still account for available soil volume, services, exposure and the mature canopy required on the site.
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Classification
Genus
Eucalyptus
Family
Myrtaceae
Common name
Yellow Box
Climate
temperate, subtropical, urban
Eucalyptus melliodora belongs to the Eucalyptus genus within the Myrtaceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical, urban zones in our experience. It is an Australian native we grow and specify regularly.
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Cultivation
Care sheet.
Water
Establishment watering; monitor during extended drought
Light
Full sun to part shade, subject to species
Soil
Dry soil; confirm drainage and soil volume for the site
Growth rate
Moderate
Mature size
18 m H × 12 m W
Landscape use
Maintain current usage
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Further reading
- 01Tree species list - urban suitability and selection attributes — City of Sydney
- 02Eucalyptus melliodora verified observation photograph — iNaturalist · (c) Greg Tasney, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)