Botanical Name: Common Names:
Eucalyptus sideroxylon Rosea Pink Flowering Ironbark, Mugga Ironbark, Gum,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Trees Broad Domed, Irregular Shape, Oval
Description:
A popular ornamental native tree that is often used as a street tree. The common name 'Iron Bark' mirrors the attractive dark almost black bark. Grey-blue foliage with showy pink-red flowers in winter and spring.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
10-25m >10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Coastal Garden, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Habitat, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Playgrounds, Native Garden, Shade Tree
Pests & Diseases: Caterpillars, Leaf Miner, Thrips
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser
Family Name: Origin:
Myrtaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Blue, Green
Flower Colour: Pink, Red
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: TBA
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Slow
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: High
Frost: High
Wind: High
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