Eucalyptus leucoxylon Rosea

Common Name:
Pink Flowering Yellow Gum

Description:
Eucalyptus leucoxylon ‘Rosea’, commonly referred to as the Pink Flowering Yellow Gum, is a stunning ornamental gum tree renowned for its prolific and long-lasting display of rose-pink to deep pink flowers. A naturally occurring variant of the species Eucalyptus leucoxylon, it has become a favourite choice for streetscapes, public parks, and private gardens across Melbourne thanks to its moderate size, decorative bark, and outstanding floral show. Flowering from late autumn through winter and into early spring, ‘Rosea’ brings vital nectar to birds, bees, and other pollinators during the cooler months. The tree’s canopy is made up of narrow grey-green to bluish-green leaves, offering filtered shade, while its smooth, mottled bark adds textural interest year-round. It is highly adaptable to a range of soil types, including clay, and performs well in both urban and rural settings. Once established, it is drought and light frost tolerant, making it a resilient and low-maintenance choice for Melbourne gardens.

Form:

• Tree - Medium

• Tree - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 6 to 12 metres

• Width: 4 to 8 metres

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Autumn

• Flowers in Winter

• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• Pink

• Rose

Key Attributes:

• Australian native

• Bird Attracting

• Bee Attracting

• Drought Tolerant

• Suitable for Feature Planting

• Suitable for Windbreaks

• Low Maintenance

• Tolerates Clay Soils

• Evergreen

Toxicity:
Not known to be toxic to humans or animals.

Companion Plants:

• Callistemon ‘Kings Park Special’

• Grevillea ‘Moonlight’

• Lomandra longifolia

• Melaleuca incana

• Leptospermum scoparium