Botanical Name: Common Names:
Eucalyptus sideroxylon Mugga, Red Ironbark, Gum,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Trees Broad Domed, Dense, Open Canopy, Pendulous, Upright
Description:
Australian native tree naturally occurring along the east cost. A popular and street tree always looking attractive with its dark bark, Grey-blue foliage and showy pink-red flowers in winter and spring. Commercially the tree is grown for the dense timber uses and honey production.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
10-25m 4-10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Any, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Coastal Garden, Erosion Control, Feature, Habitat, Verge, Wind Break, Shade Tree
Pests & Diseases: Myrtlepest And Disease Rust
Cultural Notes: Water deeply for the first year. Water 1-2 times per week during dry periods whilst establishing. Feed with a suitable fertiliser in autumn and spring. Mulch annually to conserve water and assist with weed suppression. Healthy plants should have no pest and disease issues.
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Magnoliaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green, Grey
Flower Colour: Cream, Pink
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: High
Wind: High
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