Accession Count: 3
Common Name:
poplar-leaf gum
Family Name:
Myrtaceae
Botanical Name:
Eucalyptus populnea
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Euc pop
Geographic Origin:
Australia
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Australasia
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The Popular Box is native to Queensland and New South Wales and gets its name from is box like leaf (2). Its bark is brownish gray and has been known to be used for fencing (1). Tends to grow in red loams but will also grow in black soil (5). This tree is also one of the most popular food sources for koala bears (4).
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Non-allergenic
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Benign
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