| Common name |
mugga, red ironbark |
| Scientific name |
Eucalyptus sideroxylon 'Fawcett's Pink' |
| Family |
Myrtaceae |
| Etymology |
Genus: From Greek, eu, well; and calyptos, covered; referring to the cap which covers the developing flowers.
Species: From Greek, sideros, iron; and xylon, wood; referring to having very hard wood. |
| Distribution |
They occur naturally from the Carnarvon Range in Queensland, through inland New South Wales to northeastern Victoria. |
| Native habitat |
In open forest usually in poor clayey or stony soils on gentle slopes. |
| Description |
Tree to 10-30 m tall, the flowers can be white, pink, red or pale yellow - this is a pink flowering form. |
| Flowering/fruiting |
Flowers during winter. |
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Location in Garden |
At the old front entrance off Mount Annan Drive. |
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This species is popular in cultivation, although it can be a little too big for most backyards. The attractive red bark on the young trees eventually ages to a striking red/black which constrasts well with the blue-grey foliage. The flowers attract nectar feeding birds and even when not in flower, the bark and leaves will provide year round interest.
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