Eucalyptus leucoxylon 'Rosea'
White Ironbark
Description
A slender upright grower reaches 80' x 40'. Fairly fast growing. Sheds bark annually with the result being a satin smooth white trunk that may be dappled with gray. Long gray-green leaves are sickle shaped. This form is different than the species in that it has vibrant hot pink blossoms among the gray foliage fall thru winter. Needs to be selected in bloom.
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.