Eucalyptus tectifica, commonly known as Darwin box, or grey box, is a species of tree that is endemic to northern Australia. It has rough, fibrous or flaky bark on the trunk and branches, lance-shaped or curved adult leaves, flower buds usually in groups of seven, creamy white flowers and conical, cup-shaped or barrel-shaped fruit.
Common name | Darwin box |
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Origin | NT Native |
Life form | Tree |
Katherine planting | highly suited |
Height | height greater than 10m |
Lifespan | long-lived |
Irrigation | not required |
Termite | susceptable |
Current status | common & self propogated |
Planting success | 0 |
Suitable for | Red SoilRiver Levee |