Eucalyptus populnea

F. Muell

Bimble Box, Poplar Box

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Summary

Eucalyptus populnea, commonly known as poplar box, bimble box or bimbil box, is a species of small to medium-sized tree that is endemic to eastern Australia. It has rough, fibrous or flaky bark on the trunk and branches, egg-shaped, elliptical or more or less round leaves, flower buds arranged in groups of seven to fifteen or more, white flowers and conical, hemispherical or cup-shaped fruit.

Description

A medium to large tree. It grows 10-20 m high. It spreads 5-12 m wide. The bark is grey and flaky. It has a single trunk and a spreading crown. The leaves are dense and glossy. The adult leaves are egg-shaped or broadly sword shaped. They have a short point. The leaves are 5-10 cm long by 2.7-5 cm wide. The flowers are white or cream and occur in bundles or 7-15. They are 0.8 cm across. The fruit is a capsule 2-4 mm wide.

Edible Uses

The sap can be used for water.

Traditional Uses

For water.

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Distribution

It grows in warm temperate and semiarid regions. It needs well drained soil. It can grow in full sun or light shade. It can stand heavy frosts. It suits hardiness zones 9-11.

Where It Grows

Australia*,

Cultivation

Plants are grown from seed. Plants sucker easily. These can be transplanted or root cuttings used.

Notes

There are at least 500 Eucalyptus species mostly originally in Australia.

Synonyms

Eucalyptus populifolia

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