Botanical Name: Eucalyptus sideroxylon ‘Rosea’
Common Name: Red ironbark, Pink ironbark Type of Plant: dicot: tree Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape an erect, single-trunked tree which is variable in form but usually has a loose open canopy with pendulous outer branches; develops a deeply furrowed red-brown bark (may become almost black) Height 20-50' Spread 1/2-2/3 Growth Rate mod-rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun Soil prefers loose, well-draining soils; tolerates most Hardiness hardy (zones 12-24); prefers warm sunny locations Morphology: Leaves pinnate, alternate, lanceolate to slightly falcate; 2-6" long, gray-green, leathery, aromatic when crushed Flowers pink, with numerous stamens, 3/4-1" across; in axillary clusters (umbels) of 5-6 flowers; winter-spring Fruit a small top-shaped capsule, 1/8" diameter Propagation: seed Usage: an attractive large background vertical accent or screen, valued for its rustic appearance and durability in hot dry locations; street tree, hillside plantings, large background silhouette Landscape Care: Watering an occasional deep soak; becomes very drought-tolerant after established Fertilizing little is needed; check for chlorosis Pruning head high when young, thin occasionally Pests/Diseases relatively free; gummosis in poorly-drained clay soils Special Conditions/Other Origin: Australia Family: Myrtaceae Notes: |
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