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
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.