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 moluccana is 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