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Grey Box

Eucalyptus microcarpa
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Eucalyptus microcarpa (Grey Box)

Eucalyptus microcarpa is a hardy Australian native valued for its dense canopy, textured box bark, and exceptional resilience. It delivers long-term shade, habitat value, and a strong bushland presence in large gardens and open landscapes.

🌱 Why Gardeners Love Grey Box

✔ Attractive box bark - Rough, fibrous bark adds texture and character year-round.
✔ Australian native - Naturally adapted to local climates and challenging conditions.
✔ Excellent shade provider - Forms a broad canopy ideal for cooling open areas.
✔ Highly resilient tree - Tolerates drought, frost, and poor soils once established.
✔ Wildlife friendly - Supports birds, insects, and native fauna.

🏡 How to Use Grey Box in Your Garden

✅ Large shade tree - Perfect for lawns, paddocks, and open spaces.
✅ Acreage and rural planting - Ideal for large properties and bushland settings.
✅ Revegetation projects - Commonly used for habitat restoration and land regeneration.
✅ Feature tree - Creates a strong native statement with form and bark interest.

Easy Planting & Care Guide

  • Spacing: Space 8 to 12 metres apart to allow natural canopy development. Wider spacing highlights its mature form, and planting multiple trees creates a classic Australian landscape feel.

  • Best Planting Time: Can be planted year-round, best season is autumn.

  • Mulching & Fertilising: This tree thrives naturally and does not require mulching or fertiliser to stay healthy.

❔ FAQs About Grey Box

How tall does Eucalyptus microcarpa grow?
It typically reaches 15 to 25 metres in height with a broad, spreading canopy.

Is Grey Box drought tolerant?
Yes, once established it tolerates dry conditions very well.

Is it suitable for residential gardens?
It is best suited to large gardens and properties due to its mature size.

Does it attract wildlife?
Yes, it provides valuable habitat and food for birds and native animals.

Is it suitable for Australian climates?
Yes, it performs reliably across a wide range of Australian environments.

🌿 Ready to Transform Your Garden?

Create a tough, long-lasting native landscape feature, secure your Grey Box today while stock is available!

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The Grey Box (Eucalyptus microcarpa), a tall Australian native tree, grows in dry grasslands with scattered trees and clear skies in the background.
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Grey Box - Eucalyptus microcarpa

$219.95

Eucalyptus microcarpa (Grey Box)

Eucalyptus microcarpa is a hardy Australian native valued for its dense canopy, textured box bark, and exceptional resilience. It delivers long-term shade, habitat value, and a strong bushland presence in large gardens and open landscapes.

🌱 Why Gardeners Love Grey Box

✔ Attractive box bark - Rough, fibrous bark adds texture and character year-round.
✔ Australian native - Naturally adapted to local climates and challenging conditions.
✔ Excellent shade provider - Forms a broad canopy ideal for cooling open areas.
✔ Highly resilient tree - Tolerates drought, frost, and poor soils once established.
✔ Wildlife friendly - Supports birds, insects, and native fauna.

🏡 How to Use Grey Box in Your Garden

✅ Large shade tree - Perfect for lawns, paddocks, and open spaces.
✅ Acreage and rural planting - Ideal for large properties and bushland settings.
✅ Revegetation projects - Commonly used for habitat restoration and land regeneration.
✅ Feature tree - Creates a strong native statement with form and bark interest.

Easy Planting & Care Guide

❔ FAQs About Grey Box

How tall does Eucalyptus microcarpa grow?
It typically reaches 15 to 25 metres in height with a broad, spreading canopy.

Is Grey Box drought tolerant?
Yes, once established it tolerates dry conditions very well.

Is it suitable for residential gardens?
It is best suited to large gardens and properties due to its mature size.

Does it attract wildlife?
Yes, it provides valuable habitat and food for birds and native animals.

Is it suitable for Australian climates?
Yes, it performs reliably across a wide range of Australian environments.

🌿 Ready to Transform Your Garden?

Create a tough, long-lasting native landscape feature, secure your Grey Box today while stock is available!

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