Botanical Name: Common Names:
Eucalyptus tricarpa Red Ironbark, Gum,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Trees Oval
Description:
Australian native tree naturally occurring along the east cost. A popular street tree always looking attractive with its dark bark, Grey-blue foliage and showy pink flowers in Autumn and Winter. Great to use for a shade tree in parks and on large properties. Grows approx. 20m tall x 10m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
10-25m >10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Coastal Garden, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Native Garden, Shade Tree
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Myrtaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green, Grey
Flower Colour: Pink, White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Autumn
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: High
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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