Tall southeastern Australian native eucalypt reaching 30 m with grey-yellow fissured bark on the lower trunk and smooth above, narrow grey-green leaves, and abundant honey-scented cream flowers in spring.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 8–10 | −12.2 °C to 4.4 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H4 | −10 °C to −5 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 9 | −1 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 3–6 | −5 °C to 15 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Native to southeastern Australian box-gum grassy woodland — Victoria, NSW, southern Queensland
- WARNING: Native vegetation listed Critically Endangered — Yellow Box-Red Gum Grassy Woodland is one of Australia’s most threatened ecological communities, source plants of local provenance and avoid converting remnant woodland
- Premier honey tree — yellow box honey is one of Australia’s most prized varietal honeys
- Drought tolerant once established, fire-tolerant in maturity
Pet caution: Yellow box is listed as potentially harmful to cats and/or dogs. Keep pets from grazing on it, and contact a vet if you suspect your animal has eaten some.
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