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    Eucalyptus sideroxylon

    Also Known As

    • Mugga Ironbark
    • Red Ironbark

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 30'-90'
    • W: 30'-60'

    planting zones

    • 9a-10b

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    Eucalyptus sideroxylon plant details

    Eucalyptus sideroxylon is a broadleaf evergreen tree with green foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Eucalyptus sideroxylon

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: myrtaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 30 FT - 60 FT - wide, 30 FT - 90 FT - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Eucalyptus sideroxylon

    USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Large tree with dark leaves, rough bark, many pink flowers. "Red Ironbark" is one of the hardier red-flowered eucs. It is often seen in California, with its masses of hanging red flowers. It is a rather large tree, growing to 60' or more where hardy (to about 20 °F). Seed from San Luis Obispo, CA. DS.

    By: The Desert Northwest

    Gardening facts about Eucalyptus sideroxylon plant

    How to Grow Eucalyptus sideroxylon

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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    Eucalyptus microtheca

    aka Eucalyptus coolabah, Coolibah

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 25'-50'

    Width: 15'-40'

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Eucalyptus microtheca foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Eucalyptus gunnii

    aka Cider Gum

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 30'-80'

    Width: 30'-25'

    • sun
    • dry when dormant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Eucalyptus gunnii flower, foliage by Wouter Hagens
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    Eucalyptus grandis

    aka Flooded gum, Rose gum

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    10b-12

    Size

    Height: 130'-260'

    Width: 60'-80'

    • sun
    • regular
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Eucalyptus grandis form by Peter Richardson
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    Eucalyptus gunnii ssp. divaricata

    aka Eucalyptus gunnii var. divaricata, Cider Gum

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 20'-30'

    Width: 15'-25'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Eucalyptus gunnii ssp. divaricata foliage by Cistus Nursery
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    Eucalyptus parvula

    aka Eucalyptus parvifolia, Small Leaf Gum, Small-Leafed Gum

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    7b-11

    Size

    Height: 20'-35'

    Width: 15'-25'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Eucalyptus parvula form by Cistus Nursery
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