Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Australia
Australia
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
River side
gardens, Mountain tops, Open Forest, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
White, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Green, Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Gray Green
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No pruning needed, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution and Soil Compaction, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Cold
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
EUCALYPTUS sideroxylon
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Ironbark
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
Ironbark
In German
Eukalyptus
Ironbark
In French
Eucalyptus
Ironbark
In Spanish
Eucalipto
Ironbark
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
Ironbark
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
Ironbark
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Ironbark
In Latin
Eucalyptus
Ironbark
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Myrtaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Eucalypteae
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Ironbark
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Ironbark is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Ironbark Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Ironbark season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Ironbark is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Ironbark is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eucalyptus and Ironbark Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Ironbark physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Ironbark height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Ironbark are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Ironbark flower color: White, Pink and Rose
- Ironbark leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Eucalyptus and Ironbark
Care of Eucalyptus and Ironbark include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eucalyptus pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Ironbark pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ironbark needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.