Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Origin
Australia
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Eucalyptus crebra, Eucalyptus sideroxylon
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Habitat
gardens, Mountain tops, Open Forest, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woodlands
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Rose
Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Pink
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution and Soil Compaction, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold
Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUCALYPTUS sideroxylon
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
Common Name
Ironbark
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
In Hindi
Ironbark
गुलाबी Ipe
In German
Ironbark
rosa Ipe
In French
Ironbark
rose Ipe
In Spanish
Ironbark
Pink Ipe
In Greek
Ironbark
ροζ Ipe
In Portuguese
Ironbark
rosa Ipe
In Polish
Ironbark
różowy Ipe
In Latin
Ironbark
Pink Ipe
Family
Myrtaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Eucalyptus
Handroanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Tecomeae
Season and Care of Ironbark and Pink Ipe
Season and care of Ironbark and Pink Ipe is important to know. While considering everything about Ironbark and Pink Ipe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ironbark season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pink Ipe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ironbark is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ironbark is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ironbark and Pink Ipe Physical Information
Ironbark and Pink Ipe physical information is very important for comparison. Ironbark height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Ironbark and Pink Ipe are as follows:
Ironbark flower color: White, Pink and Rose
Ironbark leaf color: Gray Green
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
- Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Ironbark and Pink Ipe
Care of Ironbark and Pink Ipe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ironbark pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Pink Ipe pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Ironbark needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pink Ipe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.