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Red Ironbark

Eucalyptus Sideroxylon 'Rosea'

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Overview

Eucalyptus sideroxylon 'Rosea', commonly known as Red Ironbark, is a robust evergreen tree reaching heights up to 30-45 feet with an equivalent canopy spread. It features a distinctive, deeply furrowed, iron-like bark and slender leaves. In late winter to spring, it produces vivid pink to red blossoms that attract nectar-feeding birds. This hardy, drought-tolerant species requires full sun and well-drained soil, ideal for adding year-round interest to landscapes.

Sun FullWater Low, Very LowZones 9–11Type TreeClimate Mediterranean
Red Ironbark (Eucalyptus Sideroxylon 'Rosea') — As a key element in landscape design; making it an excellent choice as a shade or specimen

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low, Very Low
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Myrtaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Red Ironbark (Eucalyptus Sideroxylon 'Rosea') — this majestic Australian native typically reaches heights between 30 and 50 feet; ensures that it will become
Red Ironbark (Eucalyptus Sideroxylon 'Rosea') — In late winter to spring, it produces vivid pink to red blossoms that attract nectar-feeding birds
Red Ironbark (Eucalyptus Sideroxylon 'Rosea') — It boasts an impressive drought tolerance, making it a resilient addition to water-wise gardens; ensures that
Red Ironbark (Eucalyptus Sideroxylon 'Rosea') — It features a distinctive, deeply furrowed, iron-like bark and slender leaves
Red Ironbark (Eucalyptus Sideroxylon 'Rosea') — ideal for adding year-round interest to landscapes
Red Ironbark (Eucalyptus Sideroxylon 'Rosea') — commonly known as Red Ironbark; in late winter to spring, it produces vivid pink to red blossoms that attract
Red Ironbark (Eucalyptus Sideroxylon 'Rosea') — with a canopy spread of 20 to 35 feet; in late winter to spring, it produces vivid pink to red blossoms that
Red Ironbark (Eucalyptus Sideroxylon 'Rosea') — ensures that it will become an integral and enduring feature of their garden landscape
Red Ironbark (Eucalyptus Sideroxylon 'Rosea') — making it an excellent choice as a shade or specimen tree.<br><br>Characterized by its deeply, image 32
Red Ironbark (Eucalyptus Sideroxylon 'Rosea') — is a remarkably robust and long-lived tree known for its unique ornamental and structural qualities; in late
Red Ironbark (Eucalyptus Sideroxylon 'Rosea') — pink flowers in the garden
Red Ironbark (Eucalyptus Sideroxylon 'Rosea') — is a remarkably robust and long-lived tree known for its unique ornamental and structural qualities
Red Ironbark (Eucalyptus Sideroxylon 'Rosea') — the tree requires minimal maintenance; in late winter to spring, it produces vivid pink to red blossoms that
Red Ironbark (Eucalyptus Sideroxylon 'Rosea') — coupled with its distinctive bark and vibrant floral display
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