Eucalyptus leucoxylon 'Rosea'
Red-flowering Yellow Gum




One of the hardiest gums, tolerating extreme drought and cold conditions. Adult leaves are long and grey-green. A profusion of deep-pink to red flowers hang from the branches from autumn into winter and are a valuable nectar supply for tuis, bellbirds, and wax-eyes. Tall, erect grower.
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Family: Myrtaceae, myrtle family, a family of evergreen trees and shrubs. Learn more about Myrtaceae.
Genus: Eucalyptus, eucalyptus, derived from the Greek prefix εὐ (eu, 'good, well') and verb καλύπτω (kalúptō, 'to cover, conceal'), meaning 'well-covered', in reference to the operculum (protective cap-like structure) that covers the unopened flower buds. Commonly known as eucalypt, a genus of flowering trees, shrubs, and mallees, mostly native to Australia.
Species: Eucalyptus leucoxylon, leucoxylon, derived from the Greek adjective λευκός (leukós, 'white') and noun ξύλον (xúlon, 'wood'), meaning 'white wood', in reference to the colour of the bark of this species.
Cultivar: Eucalyptus leucoxylon 'Rosea'
Common Name: Red-flowering Yellow Gum