Eucalyptus leucoxylon megolacarpa (Rosea)
Yellow gum, White Ironbark, Pink-flowered Yellow Gum
Small to medium native tree with clusters of pink-red flowers in late winter or spring.
|
| Features: |
Reliable cream, pink or red flowers. Bird-attracting. |
| Applications: |
A feature tree in gardens, parks, landscapes and streetscapes. |
| Description |
Althought Euc. leucoxylon is available in four main sub-species, the favoured one for streetscapes, landscaping and gardens is this one - megolacarpa rosea. Similar to the Red-flowering gum native to the south-west, this eastern states variety is also known for the colour of its bloom. However, obvious points of difference include the yellow/cream/grey smooth upper bark of the megolacarpa and the different flowers (white, cream, pink or red) and leaf size, shape and habit. It is sometimes preferred to the Red-flowering gum as a more reliable source of red flowers in humid conditions. |
| Availability: |
Torbay : 45L |
| Mature height: |
8-15 |
| Mature spread: |
6-8 |
| Canopy: |
Rounded, moderately dense. Light to moderate shade. |
| Growth rate: |
Moderate |
| Cautions: |
Wide climatic tolerance but not tropical climates. |
| Tolerances: |
Drought tolerant when established. Wide range or soil types and climates are suitable. |
| Sun demands: |
Best in full sun |
| Soil demands: |
A range of soil types - sandy loam, limestone, loam or clay - but moist, well-drained soil preferred. |
| Water demands: |
Low |
| WA Waterwise |
Visit Website |
| Native or Exotic: |
Native |
| Leaf habit: |
Evergreen |
| Family: |
Myrtaceae |
| |
|
|
|
Back to Search
Additional references and recommended reading:
Boland, D. J. et al (2006) "Forest Trees of Australia" 5th Edition, Australia: CSIRO Publishing.
Gilman, Edward F. (1997) "Trees for Urban and Suburban Landscapes", Florida: Delmar Cengage Learning.
Lorenz von Ehren "Von Ehren Manual" 2nd Edition, Hamburg.
Rushforth, K. (2001) "Easy Tree Guide, Britain and Europe", London: Aurum Press.
Urban Forests Ecosystems Institute, "SelecTree - A Tree Selection Guide" retrieved from http://selectree.calpoly.edu/treelist.lasso 2009.
Disclaimer:
Torbay Treefarmers makes all information on this website available in good faith to customers, based on experience, general knowledge and research and in so doing, makes no guarantee in any way about the accuracy or usefulness of this information, nor is any warranty made or inferred by the supply of this information, nor can Torbay Treefarmers be held responsible or accountable for any loss, harm or damage that may arise from the use or availability of any information on this website.
|
