Eucalyptus sideroxylon
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Plant name: Red ironbark
Plant type: shrubs / bushes / trees
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Description: A medium-sized tree growing to 30m in height. The thick, fibrous bark is deeply furrowed and black on the outer surface, showing a deep red-brown in the furrows. Narrow pendant grey-blue foliage and profuse white, cream, pink or red flowers.
Origin: NSW, Vic, Qld.
Cultural notes: Adaptable to a range of climates and well-drained soils. Prefers full sun or part shade. Attracts birds and bees.
Tolerates: Tolerant of drought and frost.
Flowering type and season: Flowing in winter and spring. The flowers occur in clusters and are white, cream, pink or red.
Foliage type and colour: The leaves are grey-green, lance-shaped and sometimes slightly curved.
Soil type: Prefers well-draining, moist soils. Can tolerate most soil types, sandy or loamy soils. Slightly acidic to slightly alkaline pH levels tolerated.
Width: Up to 8m
Height: Up to 30m
Recommended uses: A good shade tree suitable for medium to large-sized gardens and parks.