Encyclopedia · Myrtaceae · Eucalyptus moluccana
Australian nativeTreeCouncil listedLocally indigenous
Eucalyptus moluccana
Grey Box
Eucalyptus · Myrtaceae
Eucalyptus moluccana, commonly known as the grey box, gum-topped box or terriyergro, is a medium-sized to tall tree with rough bark on part or all of the trunk, smooth bark above, lance-shaped adult leaves, flower buds usually in groups of seven, white flowers and cup-shaped to barrel-shaped fruit. It is found in near-coastal areas of Queensland and New South Wales.
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Classification
Genus
Eucalyptus
Family
Myrtaceae
Common name
Grey Box
Climate
temperate, subtropical
Eucalyptus moluccana belongs to the Eucalyptus genus within the Myrtaceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical zones in our experience. It is an Australian native we grow and specify regularly.
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Cultivation
Care sheet.
Water
Low once established
Light
Full sun to part shade
Soil
Free-draining, low phosphorus
Growth rate
Moderate to fast
Mature size
Varies by species
Landscape use
Maintain current usage
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Companions
Species we plant alongside Grey Box.
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Further reading
- 01Eucalyptus moluccana taxon photograph — Atlas of Living Australia image service
- 02Tree species list - urban suitability and selection attributes — City of Sydney
