Eucalyptus sideroxylon
Red or Pink Ironbark
Description
This evergreen tree may reach a height of 60'-75'. 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 a reddish-pink color. Flowers are red to pink. This tree needs full sun.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
12-25', 25-40'
Flower Color
Pink, Red
Flower Season
Spring, Fall
Leaf Color
Bronze, Blue Green
Bark Color
Red
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.