Eucalyptus goniocalyx ssp. goniocalyx
Long-leaf Box, Bundy
Fast growing small to medium tree with a crooked trunk. Light coloured, coarse rough bark over the entire tree.
Additional information
- FamilyMyrtaceae
- StoreyUpper storey
- Size8-20 m x 6-15 m
- Plant groupingTrees 5 m +
- LeavesRound bluish juvenile leaves to 11 cm x 10 cm. Long shiny green adult leaves 10-20 cm x 1.5-3 cm.
- Flower colourCream
- Flowering timeMarch to August
- Flowers7-flowered, stalkless egg-shaped buds with conical caps emanating from broad flattened stalk. Cup-shaped fruit with 3 inserted valves.
- Bird attractingGeneral - food and habitat
- Butterfly attractingFood plant for caterpillars
- Frog habitatNo
- Growing conditionsPoor and drier soils of the foothills and slopes. Light to moderate frosts. Full sun, semi shade. A naturally occurring hybrid with E. cypellocarpa is found in the Tremont area.
- Garden useMedium-sized shade tree. Koala food plant. Can be coppiced.
- Commercially availableAustralian plant & indigenous nurseries
- Conservation statusWidespread within the Shire
- Aboriginal Use Eucalypts provided food, medicines, containers, string and tools.
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Photographer/s: 1, 4 Marilyn Bull ©; 2, 3 Peter Kinchington ©
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