Botanical Name: Eucalyptus leucoxylon
Common Name: White ironbark Type of Plant: dicot: tree Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape an upright, mostly single-trunked large tree, having a generally open, loose canopy with pendulous outer branches; bark peels off in patches to produce a mottled, white appearance Height 30'-60' Spread 1/2 - 2/3 Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors full or partial sun Soil tolerates most; prefers well-draining Hardiness hardy (zones 12-24): tolerates desert heat and wind Morphology: Leaves pinnate, alternate, lanceolate-falcate, 3"-6" long, bluish gray-green Flowers white or light pink, in umbels of 2-7 (usually 3) flowers, many-stamened; winter-spring and intermittently throughout the year Fruit an ovoid capsule: 1/2" long Propagation: seed Usage: a dramatic, large, background or skyline tree; useful for groves and big area landscapes, erosion control; suitable for rustic landscapes Landscape Care: Watering an occasional deep soak; can tolerate drought & heavy watering Fertilizing little required after established Pruning head high when young and develop primary framework Pests/Diseases relatively free Special Conditions/Other Origin: Australia Family: Myrtaceae Notes: |
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