This large tree has furrowed blackish bark and upright slender branches that droop forming an open rounded crown. It has grey-green lanced-shaped leaves and the small white flowers appear in clusters from spring to summer followed by woody capsules.

Hardiness zones 9 to 12 

Eucalyptus crebra is naturally found in Australia from Sydney in New South Wales to Cape York, Queensland and appearing from the coast to 500km inland. It grows on undulating land in dryer areas or on the ridges in tropical regions. 

It grows in a range of moderately fertile well drained sandy to clay loams and tolerates drought or high temperatures and frost. 

The Narrow-leaves Ironbark is grown for its tolerance of a wide range of conditions and can be planted on the coast or inland. It is used as a wind break, shade tree or for roadside plantings and establishes in 2 to 4 years. Bees and birds are attracted to the flowers and it is suitable for warm temperate to tropical regions. ID 2033

Eucalyptus (ew-ka-LIP-tus) crebra (KREB-rah)

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