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
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Fast, Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Specimen, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, Street Tree
Special Uses
Fire Resistant
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.