Eucalyptus sideroxylon 'Rosea'
Red Ironbark
Description
This evergreen tree quickly reaches 40'-60' tall and 30' wide. It has slender, lance-shaped, evergreen, blue green, fragrant leaves found on somewhat pendulous branches. Foliage changes to a bronzy color in cold weather. Fluffy pink balls appear on tree in late spring and fall. The bark is a deep red-brown color and rough; with maturity, it exfoliates to expose a smooth reddish brown color. This tree needs full sun and tolerates coastal conditions, wind, urban pollution. It does best with well draining soil and can become drought tolerant when established.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
40-60'
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Spring, Fall
Leaf Color
Bronze, Blue Green
Bark Color
Brown, Red
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam
Soil Condition
Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Woodland
Accenting Features
Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Park, Roadside, Street Tree
Special Uses
Screen, Wind Break, Shade Tree
Attracts Wildlife
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.