Black Box (Eucalyptus largiflorens)

Family: Myrtaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Eucalyptus largiflorens is an evergreen Tree growing to 18 m (59ft 1in) at a slow rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. It is in leaf all year. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Seed - soaked for a couple of hours in several changes of water and then dried and ground into a meal which is eaten raw. — Seed - soaked for a couple of hours in several changes of water and then dried and ground into a meal which is eaten raw.

Habitat & North American Range

River flats that are dry in summer and inundated in the winter. Usually on clay or clay loams with poor drainage in areas with low rainfall and high summer temperatures. (Zone 9)