Eucalyptus sideroxylon

Red Ironbark, Eucalyptus, Gum, Pink Ironbark

Family: Myrtaceae Myrtle


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 10A - 11
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Pink, red
Bloom time Spring and Winter
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Specimen, street tree
Height 35' to 60' / 10.60m to 18.20m
Spread 35' to 50' / 10.60m to 15.20m
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Evergreen, broadleaf
Leaf color Blue, green
Fruit color Brown, yellow
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Oval, upright or erect, weeping
Attributes and features Fragrant foliage