Family: Myrtaceae

Genus: Eucalyptus

Species: leucoxylon

Sub Species: rosea

Sample code: EGY-MBG-000585

English name: Red flowering yellow gum

Arabic name: كافور لوكوكزيلن بمبي

Native: South Australian

Country: Australia

(PGR): Rare

Evergreen tree trunk smooth white to yellow or bluish- grey bark, grows 10 -15 m high leaves narrow shaped green in mature flowers red clusters

prefers well-drained soil and can grow in heavy clay and nutritionally poor soils

Ornamental tree. A wonderful tree to attract birds to the garden. Can be used in parks, gardens and street plantings. Yellow Gum is also used in the production of honey.

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Texture: Clay Dry Loam Moist Sandy

Fertility: Intermediate

Drainage: Well drained

Salinity: Intermediated

Water Sources: Moderate Water

Climates: Temperate

Lights: Full sun Partial shade

Propagation: Seeds

Flowering time: Spring, summer

Zone: 9 : 11

pH range: 5.5-6.5

Status: Rare

Life span: Perennial

Habits: Evergreen (tree) Tree

Sample Type: Cultivar Other

Collecting Sources: Botanical garden Other

Plant Uses: Furniture Landscape Natural rubber Ornamental Street tree Wood and Timber

Plant Populations density: Rare

Vegetation types: Evergreen tree Sub tropical

pH: Mild acid Mild alkaline Neutral