Eucalyptus sideroxylon

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Red or Pink Ironbark

 
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Norman's/Mullany

 

Description

This evergreen tree may reach 30'-90' tall and 30'-60' wide. It has slender, lance-shaped leaves found on somewhat pendulous branches. The bark is a deep red-brown color. In the winter, the leaves turn to a bronze color. Pinkish red flowers bloom in spring and then fall. This tree needs full sun.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

 

Flower Color

Pink, Red

 

Flower Season

Spring, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Bronze, Blue Green

 

Bark Color

Brown, Red

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.