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:

Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.

Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.