This large tree has red-brown to red-black furrowed bark that extends into the spreading branches that form a narrow dome crown. It has a dull green lance shaped leathery leaves and the creamy white flowers appear in a small cluster during winter.

Hardiness zones 9 to 10

Eucalyptus tricarpa is naturally found in Australia from the south-east New South Wales to Victoria commonly around Bendigo and Gippsland growing in open forests on hilly or undulating land. It is also commonly found in coastal regions along the foothills of the Great Dividing Range at an altitude from 20 m (66 ft) to 360 m (1,181 ft). 

It prefers an open sunny position and grows in well-drained moderately fertile sandy to clay soils tending acidic but will tolerate alkaline soils with a pH range of 6.5-7.5. It is tolerant of persistent drought and light frost but is sensitive to saline or waterlogged conditions.

Red Ironbark is grown for its flowers, attractive bark and its timber. It is planted in parks and large garden as a specimen tree for shade or to attract native birds.  It is also mass planted along boundaries in farms as a shelter belt for stock or as a windbreak. It is suitable to coastal and inland regions and establishes in 3-5 years and is long-lived.  The heavy timber is used for fence posts, wood turning, heavy construction, railway sleepers and as fuel wood. ID 2363

Eucalyptus (ew-ka-LIP-tus) tricarpa (try-KAR-pa)

Note:
This tree responds to pruning or pollarding vigorously or re-shoots after fire from its lignotuber and has a deep or shallow root system depending on the soil type.

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