Botanical Name: Common Names:
Eucalyptus leucoxylon rosea Scarlet Red Flowering Yellow Gum,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Hedging / Screening, Trees Oval
Description:
Australian native small to medium grafted tree with lanceolate foliage and scarlet flowers that bloom in Winter. A great shade tree suitable for open space or streetscapes. A great source of pollen for honey production. Grows approx. 7m tall x 4m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 4-10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Coastal Garden, Erosion Control, Feature, Habitat, Hedging / Screening, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Verge, Wind Break, Native Garden, Shade Tree
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free, Myrtlepest And Disease Rust
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Myrtaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green, Grey
Flower Colour: Pink, Red
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Autumn
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High
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