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Apple Box - Eucalyptus bridgesiana
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Overview & Specifications
Apple Box - Eucalyptus bridgesiana
Eucalyptus bridgesiana is a commanding Australian native that earns its place on serious landscapes. Its tessellated box bark, broad spreading canopy, and exceptional tolerance of harsh conditions make it a premier choice for large-scale plantings where longevity and presence are non-negotiable.
Why Apple Box
Distinctive bark character: Rough, tessellated box bark delivers year-round textural interest and a strong native aesthetic.
Exceptional hardiness: Proven performance across drought, frost, and a wide spectrum of soil types with minimal intervention.
Broad shade canopy: Matures into a substantial, cooling canopy suited to large open sites.
Ecological value: Supports birds, insects, and native fauna, adding biodiversity credentials to any project.
Low maintenance: Once established, demands little. Designed by nature for Australian conditions.
Ideal Applications
Large-scale shade planting: Delivers substantial canopy cover across open paddocks, estates, and rural properties.
Acreage and rural landscapes: A natural fit for expansive sites requiring hardy, long-lived native specimens.
Habitat and revegetation projects: Frequently specified for land restoration and ecological corridor work.
Statement feature tree: Planted as a standalone specimen, its form and bark create an immediate, authoritative native presence.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 10–15m
Planting Season: Autumn to spring, avoiding the hottest summer months
Soil & Drainage: Tolerates a wide range of soils including heavy clays, loams and shallow soils; prefers well-drained to moderately drained conditions but is highly drought tolerant once established
Establishment Care: Water deeply once or twice a week for the first 6–12 months to encourage deep root development, then reduce to occasional watering during prolonged dry spells. Avoid overwatering as Eucalyptus bridgesiana is highly adapted to dry conditions once established.
Plant Details
Height: 12–20m
Width: 10–15m
Growth Rate: Fast
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun
Native to: South-eastern Australia (NSW, ACT, Victoria)
Flower Colour: White
Delivery
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Large trees and advanced stock are delivered using our specialist transport network. Delivery costs vary based on size, quantity and location. For larger orders or difficult access, request project pricing before purchasing.
Installation
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Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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Built for serious landscapes
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- Online ordering and project support
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