Water
Water regularly during establishment, especially in the first year. Once established, Redbox is drought-tolerant. Allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings, but avoid prolonged dryness.
Reduce watering in cooler months.
Also known as Australian-Beech · Bastard-Box · Bastard-Box-Tree
Redbox (Eucalyptus polyanthemos) is a fast-growing Australian tree known for its ornamental appeal and essential oil production.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Moderate
50% intensity
Water regularly until established, then infrequently.
Sandy, Loamy, Clay, Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers warm temperatures but can tolerate light frosts.
Low
25% intensity
Rarely needs fertilization, especially in fertile soil.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly during establishment, especially in the first year. Once established, Redbox is drought-tolerant. Allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings, but avoid prolonged dryness.
Reduce watering in cooler months.
Prune to shape the tree, remove dead or diseased branches, or to control size. Pruning is best done in late spring or early summer after the main flush of growth. Avoid heavy pruning as it can stress the tree.
Seeds can be sown in spring. Stratification is usually not required. Germination can be erratic. Cuttings can be taken from semi-hardwood in summer, but are generally more difficult to root than seeds.
Young plants may need repotting every 1-2 years into a slightly larger pot. Use a well-draining potting mix. Repot in spring. Mature trees are best planted directly in the ground and do not require repotting.
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Photos of Redbox (Eucalyptus polyanthemos)
Where Redbox (Eucalyptus polyanthemos) is found

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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Myrtales |
| Family | Myrtaceae |
| Genus | Eucalyptus |
| Species | Eucalyptus polyanthemos |
Similar in genus Eucalyptus
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