Eucalyptus goniocalyx|Long-leaf Box, Bundy
Cardinia indigenous plant guide
- Description
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Fast growing small to medium tree with a crooked trunk. Light coloured, coarse rough bark over the entire tree.
- Size (W x H)
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8-20m x 6-15m
- Leaves
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Round bluish juvenile leaves to 11cm x 10cm. Long shiny green adult leaves 10-20cm x 1.5-3cm.
- Flowers
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7-flowered, stalkless egg-shaped buds with conical caps emanating from broad flattened stalk. Cup-shaped fruit with 3 inserted valves.
- Flower colour
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Cream
- Flower time
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March to August
- Growing conditions
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Poor 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.
- Commonly used for
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Medium-sized shade tree. Koala food plant. Can be coppiced.
- Available at indigenous nursery
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- Attracts birds
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- Attracts butterflies
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- Photo gallery
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- Acknowledgement
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Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory
