Eucalyptus erythrocorys

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

This Eucalyptus grows up to 10'-30' tall. It has sickle-shaped, grass green leaves. Square red caps top each bud. In summer, large lemon yellow clusters are visible. There is usually a strong central leader branch. Eucalyptus varieties are highly combustible.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

 

Flower Color

Red, Yellow

 

Flower Season

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Intermittent

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

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Water Saving Tip:

Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.

Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.

Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.