This large tree has a trunk to 1m (3ft) in diameter with rough bark at the base and smooth white-greyish ascending branches that form a rounded crown. It has dull green lanced-shaped leaves and the white flowers appear in a cluster in summer.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Eucalyptus moluccanais naturally found in Australia growing from Jervis Bay in southern New South Wales to the coastal plains of Queensland in open forests.

It prefers a well drained deep clay soil that is moderately fertile in a open summy position and is frost and drought tolerant.

Grey Box is a large tree that is grown for its attractive trunk and spreading crown. It is planted in parks and large gardens as a lawn specimen for shade or used as a windbreak. It is also planted along roadsides and on farms. The timber is used in construction or for railway sleepers and the tree is fast growing when young and establishes in 2 to 4 years. ID 640

Eucalyptus(ew-ka-LIP-tus) moluccana(mo-lew-KAH-nah)

Myrtaceae(mir-TAY-see-ee)
Myrtle, Eucalyptus, Clove and Guava Family