Eucalyptus leucoxylon
White Ironbark
Description
Normally an upright grower, slender and open 20-80'. Fairly fast growing. Sheds bark annualy with the result being a satin smooth white trunk and maybe dappled gray. Long gray-green leaves sickle shaped. Australian native.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
25-40'
Width Range
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Winter, Spring
Leaf Color
Grey Green
Bark Color
White
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch, Seascape
Accenting Features
Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring
Location Uses
Background, Patio
Special Uses
Wind Break, Fire Resistant
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.
Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.