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How to Grow and Care for Red ironbark

Red ironbark, also known as Mugga

Red ironbark is a robust, evergreen tree known for its distinctive dark, deeply furrowed ironbark and striking flowers ranging from pink to red. Its long, slender leaves carry a silvery hue, contrasting its grey-black bark, and provide important oils. Thriving in Australian woodlands, red ironbark adapts well to dry conditions, with its roots playing a crucial role in water retrieval.

Watering schedule: Every 1-2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

Toxic to Pets

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Planting and Growing Red ironbark

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 1-2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Hardiness Zones	9-11
Toxicity	Toxic to Pets

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Red ironbark presents as a tall, fast-growing evergreen with a distinctive, peeling reddish-gray bark that reveals a copper-brown layer underneath. The foliage, a unique blue-green hue, transitions to bronze in winter. Notable are its fluffy pink stamens clustered pendulously, blooming in fall and late spring. Its variable structure may exhibit weeping to upright forms, and it reaches heights of 20 to 60 feet (6 to 18 meters). Growth requires well-drained soils and tolerates cold down to about 20-25 degrees Fahrenheit (-6 to -4 degrees Celsius).