Eucalyptus fibrosa
BROAD LEAF RED IRONBARK
Myrtaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to usually boggy

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

Tolerances: light frost
30m
Plant habit
 
20m

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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 fibrosa
BROAD LEAF RED IRONBARK
Myrtaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to usually boggy

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

Tolerances: light frost
30m
Plant habit
 
20m

FEATURES

Flowers: white

Flowering Time: late spring to late summer

Leaves: grey-green

Bark & Stems: grey & black flaky bark


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean & bush designs

Uses: street tree, shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting






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