White Ironbark

Scientific Name: Eucalyptus leucoxylon F. Muell.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Myrtales / Myrtaceae / Eucalyptus L'Hér./ Eucalyptus leucoxylon F. Muell.

White Ironbark
General Information
Usda SymbolEULE13
GroupDicot
Life Cycle
Growth Habits
Native LocationsEULE13

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where White Ironbark is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)22
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceLow
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceMedium
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceNone
Frost Free Days, Minimum180
Hedge ToleranceLow
Moisture UseMedium
pH, Maximum8.5
pH, Minimum6.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim1200
Planting Density per Acre, Minim170
Precipitation, Maximum100
Precipitation, Minimum20
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)20
Salinity ToleranceMedium
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityYes
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSpring, Summer, Fall
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialYes
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorRed
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorDark Green
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterModerate
Foliage TextureCoarse
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanLong
Leaf RetentionYes
Known AllelopathYes
Height, Mature (feet)50.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee30
Growth RateRapid
Growth FormSingle Stem
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorHigh
Seed Spread RateSlow
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Seed per Pound6800
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Fruit/Seed Period BeginWinter
Fruit/Seed AbundanceHigh
Commercial AvailabilityContracting Only
Bloom PeriodWinter
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductYes
Post ProductYes
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Palatable Browse AnimalLow
Nursery Stock ProductYes
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductYes
Fuelwood ProductHigh
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

White Ironbark

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