Eucalyptus sideroxylon ssp. sideroxylon
MUGGA IRON BARK, BLACK IRONBARK
Myrtaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to dry between watering

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, sand, clay, acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind, medium soil salinity, light frost
25m
Plant habit
 
10m

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Pruning: Retain only one main trunk or only allow multiple trunks which are well-spaced to develop.

 
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Eucalyptus sideroxylon ssp. sideroxylon
MUGGA IRON BARK, BLACK IRONBARK
Myrtaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to dry between watering

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, sand, clay, acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind, medium soil salinity, light frost
25m
Plant habit
 
10m

FEATURES

Flowers: crimson, pink or white

Flowering Time: early spring to late spring, late autumn to late winter

Leaves: blue-grey

Bark & Stems: red & black furrowed bark


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, coastal & bush designs

Uses: informal screen, street tree, shade tree, windbreak

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting






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