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Red Ironbark - Eucalyptus sideroxylon ‘Rosea’
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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sizes shown are confirmed available stock. If you require larger specimen, project quantities or specific sizes not listed, our sourcing team can locate additional stock through our national supplier network.
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Product Details
Overview & Specifications
Red Ironbark - Eucalyptus sideroxylon 'Rosea'
Few Australian natives command a landscape with the authority of Eucalyptus sideroxylon 'Rosea'. The contrast of soft rose-pink winter blooms against deeply furrowed, near-black ironbark is visually arresting, and in advanced form, that impact is immediate.
Why Red Ironbark
Distinctive bark character: Dark, deeply ridged ironbark provides exceptional textural presence year-round, independent of season or flower.
Winter to spring flowering: Rose-pink blooms deliver rare seasonal colour at a time when most trees offer little.
Proven drought tolerance: A true dryland performer. Once established, it thrives under heat and water stress without intervention.
Native resilience: Adapted to Australian conditions, requiring minimal inputs and no supplementary feeding.
Wildlife value: Nectar-rich flowers draw honeyeaters and pollinators, adding ecological depth to prestige and rural properties alike.
Ideal Applications
Specimen planting: Deployed as a standalone feature, the ironbark trunk and canopy form deliver architectural presence at scale.
Avenue and boulevard planting: Upright habit and structural consistency make it well suited to formal linear arrangements on large properties.
Rural and acreage landscapes: At home across open country, providing scale, shade, and native character without ongoing maintenance demands.
Ecological and habitat planting: A sound choice for restoration or biodiversity-focused projects requiring proven native species.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 8–12m
Planting Season: Autumn to spring (avoiding peak summer heat)
Soil & Drainage: Well-drained soils; tolerates poor, dry, and rocky soils; drought tolerant once established
Establishment Care: Water deeply once or twice a week for the first 6–12 months to encourage deep root establishment, then reduce to occasional watering during prolonged dry spells. Avoid overwatering as this species is highly adaptable to dry conditions once established.
Plant Details
Height: 10–20m
Width: 6–10m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun
Native to: Eastern Australia (New South Wales and Victoria)
Flower Colour: Pink to deep rose-red
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Every order is wrapped, secured and palletised for delivery. Freight starts from $199.95 and is structured so larger orders receive better delivery value.
- Delivery is calculated by order value, with clear freight tiers shown before payment.
- Delivery estimated at 5-8 business days.
Freight Pricing
Freight table
Nursery Direct uses specialist nursery freight for advanced trees, palms and landscape stock. Freight is calculated using clear order-value tiers so customers can review delivery costs before completing their order.
| Order value | Freight |
|---|---|
| $0.01 to $1,000.01 | $199.95 |
| $1,000.02 to $1,400.01 | $249.95 |
| $1,400.02 to $1,650.01 | $299.95 |
| $1,650.02 to $1,950.01 | $349.95 |
| $1,950.02 to $2,250.01 | $399.95 |
| $2,250.02 to $2,500.01 | $449.95 |
| $2,500.02 to $2,750.01 | $499.95 |
| $2,750.02 to $3,000.01 | $549.95 |
| $3,000.02 to $3,350.01 | $599.95 |
| $3,350.02 to $3,650.01 | $649.95 |
| $3,650.02 to $3,850.01 | $699.95 |
| $3,850.02 to $4,150.01 | $749.95 |
| $4,150.02 to $4,450.01 | $799.95 |
| $4,450.02 to $4,750.01 | $849.95 |
| $4,750.02 to $5,000.01 | $899.95 |
| $5,000.02 to $5,250.01 | $949.95 |
| $5,250.02 to $5,550.01 | $999.95 |
| $5,550.02 to $5,850.01 | $1,049.95 |
| $5,850.02 to $6,100.01 | $1,099.95 |
| $6,100.02 to $6,350.01 | $1,149.95 |
| $6,350.02 to $6,650.01 | $1,199.95 |
| $6,650.02 to $6,950.01 | $1,249.95 |
| $6,950.02 to $7,250.01 | $1,299.95 |
| $7,250.02 to $7,500.01 | $1,349.95 |
| $7,500.02 to $7,750.01 | $1,399.95 |
| $7,750.02 to $8,000.01 | $1,449.95 |
| $8,000.02 to $8,350.01 | $1,499.95 |
| $8,350.02 to $8,650.01 | $1,549.95 |
| $8,650.02 to $8,850.01 | $1,599.95 |
| $8,850.02 to $9,150.01 | $1,649.95 |
| $9,150.02 to $9,450.01 | $1,699.95 |
| $9,450.02 to $9,750.01 | $1,749.95 |
| $9,750.02 and above | $1,799.95 |
For difficult access, oversized specimen stock, crane or machinery requirements, remote areas or commercial projects, please request project pricing before purchasing so our team can confirm the most appropriate freight method.
Installation
Professional installation available
Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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Built for serious landscapes
Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
- Mature trees and specimen palms
- Online ordering and project support
- Sourcing for hard-to-find stock
- Residential and commercial supply
