Eucalyptus bridgesiana

apple box

A medium sized tree growing to 25m in height. Course grey fibrous bark on trunk and larger branches. Glossy dark green lance-shaped leaves to 20cm long and white flowers occurring in summer.


origin	NSW, ACT, Vic, Qld.
cultural notes	Prefers well drained, fertile soils in a sunny position.
tolerates	Tolerant of drought and frost.
flowering season	Summer.
flower colour	Flower buds are egg-shaped on short stalks and in clusters. They open to white flowers. The fruit are large and hemispherical, with 3 projecting valves.
foliage colour	The adult foliage is glossy dark green and lanceolate, growing to 20cm in length. Juvenile foliage is heart-shaped and occurs in opposite pairs.
width	up to 15m
height	up to 25m
plant spacing	500cm apart
recommended uses	Good as a shade tree or windbreak. Bird and bee attracting.

plant image credits	public domain

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