Key Benefits
 | Large tree to 75' |
| Fast growing providing shade |
| Bluish-gray foliage |
Problem Solving Features
| Moderate moisture requirements |
| Low maintenance |
| Large species for parks and gardens |
| Excellent shade producer |
| No fertilizer needed |
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Eucalyptus albens White Box |
Description: This species has a large canopy and will provide dense shade. It is a large tree, up to 75' tall (25 m), commonly found along the western slopes of the Great Dividing Range in New South Wales and Victoria. The bark is finely fibrous, light gray in color - from a distance it almost appears smooth and white. Juvenile and adult leaves are a bluish-gray to slate gray, flowers are creamy white in color and appear in groups of 7. It is known for its frost resistance and hardiness, this tree performs well on a range of soil types.
| Temperature Rating | USDA Zone 8 |
| Type | Large tree to 75', lignotuber |
| Flower Color | White |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Placement | Sun |
| Soil | Acid, loam, sandy loam |
| Culture | 18" minimum annual rainfall |
| Native | New South Wales, Victoria |
| Family | Myrtaceae |
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