Eucalyptus Species, Narrow-leaved Ironbark, Red Ironbark
Eucalyptuscrebra

Synonym:Metrosideros salicifolia

Category
Trees

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy
Smooth

Foliage Color
Bronze

Height
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors

Seed Collecting