This tree has a trunk that may be twisted with rugged brown to black bark extending into the branches forming an open crown. It has broad lanced-shaped blue-green leaves and the cream coloured flowers appear in clusters during summer.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Eucalyptus melanophloiais naturally found in Australia growing in semi-arid areas of central and southern Queensland and northern New South Wales on the tablelands.

It grows on a variety of well drained moderatly fertile soil but prefers a fertile silty loams. It grows in a open sunny position and is drought and frost tollerant.

Silver-leaves Ironbark is a hardy tree that is grown in parks and large gardens for shade or for colour contrast. It is not suitable for domestic gardens but is planted in public areas. The timber is very dense and is used in fencing or construction. It has a moderate growth rate establishing in 3 to 5 years and is long lived. ID 1102


Eucalyptus(ew-ka-LIP-tus) melanophloia(MEL-an-off-LOY-ah)

Myrtaceae(mir-TAY-see-ee)
Myrtle, Eucalyptus, Clove and Guava Family