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
Water Saving Tip:
Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.
Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.