Eucalyptus sideroxylon 'Rosea'
Red Iron Bark Gum
Description
This evergreen tree may reach a height of 60-75'. It has slender, lance-shaped leaves found on somewhat pendulous branches. The bark is a deep red-brown color. In the winter the leaves turn a redish-pink color. Flowers are red to pink. Full sun is needed for proper growth.
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast, Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.