Eucalyptus crebra - Narrow leaved Ironbark

Eucalyptus crebra

Narrow-leaved Red Ironbark, Ironbark, Narrow-leaved Ironbark

Description: A tree to 100' and forms a lignotuber. The bark is deeply and coarsely furrowed and the branches are dark gray and deeply furrowed. The terminal bud clusters of 7-9-11 are green to yellow and produce white flowers.

Culture: Sun, gravels, loams, sandy loams, clays, acid pH.

Uses: Ornamental plantings, shade trees, timber, firewood, honey production, coastal plantings, wind resistant, Koala browse, construction uses.

Temperature Rating	USDA Zone 9
Type	Tree to 100' (35 m), lignotuber
Flower Color	White
Growth Rate	Moderate
Placement	Sun
Soil Type	Sandy clay, loam
Soil Moisture (minimum)	550 mm (22") per year, to 80"
Native	New South Wales, Queensland
Family	Myrtaceae

Key Benefits

	Medium to large tree to 100'
	Dark, furrowed hard iron bark
	White flowers

Problem Solving Features

	Excellent shelter tree
	Low moisture/fertilizer needs
	Does well in shaded areas

Pricing - See Price List Here

*Seed germinates easily with normal methods. 520 seeds per gram.

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