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Eucalyptus leucoxylon 'Rosea' (Pink Flowering Yellow Gum)

Name: Eucalyptus leucoxylon 'Rosea' (Pink Flowering Yellow Gum)
Brand: Evergreen Trees Direct
Price: 1300.00 AUD
Availability: InStock

$1,300.00

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Size: 200L

200L 40cm/45L

Current Stock Height Guides

40cm/45L: 1.3m – 2m Approx.
200L: 3m – 3.4m Approx.

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About Eucalyptus leucoxylon 'Rosea' (Pink Flowering Yellow Gum)

Eucalyptus leucoxylon 'Rosea', known as the Pink Flowering Yellow Gum, is a vibrant and elegant Australian native evergreen tree prized for its striking pink to deep rose flowers and graceful rounded canopy. Growing 6–10 meters tall and 4–6 meters wide, it offers excellent shade and visual interest for parks, streetscapes, and large gardens.

With smooth, pale bark and glossy lance-shaped leaves, this fast-growing tree adds sculptural beauty year-round. Its abundant floral display from autumn through spring attracts native birds, bees, and pollinators, making it perfect for biodiversity-focused landscapes. Highly drought-tolerant once established and adaptable to various soils, it thrives in full sun and low to moderate frost zones with minimal maintenance.

The Pink Flowering Yellow Gum looks excellent in modern Australian landscapes where you want a splash of color, shade, and sustainable wildlife value combined with a refined, natural form.

Key Information to Know

Evergreen / Deciduous

Eucalyptus leucoxylon 'Rosea' (Pink Flowering Yellow Gum) is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 15m - 25m Approximately

Mature Width: 6m – 10m

Eucalyptus leucoxylon 'Rosea' (Pink Flowering Yellow Gum) is expected to grow Approx. 0.8 – 1.2 m per year.

Frost Tolerance

Is Eucalyptus leucoxylon 'Rosea' (Pink Flowering Yellow Gum) frost tolerant?

Eucalyptus leucoxylon 'Rosea' (Pink Flowering Yellow Gum) is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Flowering Information

Eucalyptus leucoxylon ‘Rosea’ produces masses of vivid pink to deep rose fluffy flowers from autumn through spring. These long-lasting, nectar-rich blooms cluster along the branch tips and create a striking seasonal display that contrasts beautifully with the blue-green foliage.

Native Information

Is Eucalyptus leucoxylon 'Rosea' (Pink Flowering Yellow Gum) an Australian Native? Yes

Eucalyptus leucoxylon 'Rosea' (Pink Flowering Yellow Gum) is Native to Derived from Eucalyptus leucoxylon, which is native to south-eastern Australia, including Victoria and South Australia, where it grows in open woodlands and grassy forests.

Wildlife Value

Its long flowering period provides abundant nectar for honeyeaters, lorikeets, native bees, butterflies and other beneficial pollinators. The evergreen canopy also offers shelter and nesting opportunities for small birds, making it a standout wildlife-supporting native tree.

Sunlight Information

Eucalyptus leucoxylon 'Rosea' (Pink Flowering Yellow Gum) will thrive best in:

Full Sun

Preffered Soil

Eucalyptus leucoxylon ‘Rosea’ performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. It may struggle in waterlogged or heavy clay soils unless improved with organic matter and coarse material to enhance drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then move to deep, occasional watering as the tree matures to support its prolific flowering, healthy growth and impressive drought resilience.

Botanical Information

Common Name: Pink Flowering Yellow Gum

Genus: Eucalyptus

Botanical Species: leucoxylon

Family: Myrtaceae

Botanical Name: Eucalyptus leucoxylon 'Rosea'

Landscape Uses

Feature Tree
Avenue Planting
Council or Civic Landscapes
Plant in Pots (or) Suitable for Pots

Eucalyptus leucoxylon 'Rosea' (Pink Flowering Yellow Gum) works in an:

Australian Native Garden – celebrates local plants with natural character.
Wildlife Garden – planting to attract birds, bees, and pollinators.
Woodland Garden – layered, naturalistic design under dappled light.
Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Planting, Spacing & Care

Planting Tips: Ensuring a Strong Start

Full sun is best to encourage strong structure and maximum flowering.

Twice as wide and as deep as the root ball.

Position the tree so the top of the root ball is level with the ground. Backfill with native soil and water well.

Apply 5–7cm of organic mulch around the base, keeping it clear of the trunk.

Water regularly during establishment—reduce frequency as the tree matures.

Hedging & Screening: Occasionally used; plant 2 m – 2.5 m apart.

Feature Tree: 3 m – 4 m apart to highlight flowers and structure.

Avenue Planting Trees: 4 m – 5 m apart.

Caring for Your Tree

Not typically required, but an annual application of low-phosphorus native fertilizer in spring can boost growth.

Generally pest-free and resilient to most diseases. Monitor for lerps or psyllids in coastal or humid areas.

How to Grow in Different Soil Types

Eucalyptus leucoxylon 'Rosea' performs best in well-drained soils, but adapts to a wide range.

Excellent drainage—enrich with organic matter to boost water retention and nutrients.

Improve with gypsum and compost to increase drainage and aeration.

Ideal—retains moisture and nutrients while draining freely.

Will tolerate tough conditions once established but benefits from mulching and compost during establishment.

Tolerates a wide pH range, prefers slightly acidic to neutral.

Eucalyptus leucoxylon 'Rosea' (Pink Flowering Yellow Gum) is expected to grow Approx. 0.8 – 1.2 m per year.

Fast Growth Rate

Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) For Planting

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

Ideal Conditions

Inland QLD (Darling Downs, Central QLD)
Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
Sydney & Central Coast
Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
Adelaide Metro & Coastal
Adelaide Hills & Barossa
Riverland & Murraylands
Limestone Coast & South East

Thrives in

Full Sun

Frost Tolerance

Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Drought Tolerance

As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established ‘Rosea’ develops excellent drought tolerance. It thrives in hot, dry, inland and coastal environments and maintains strong flowering and a well-shaped canopy with minimal supplementary watering.

Flowering Information

Does Eucalyptus leucoxylon 'Rosea' (Pink Flowering Yellow Gum) flower?

Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

Spring
Autumn
Winter

Flower Type:

Fluffy

Flower Colour:

Pink

Frequently Asked Questions

How fast does Eucalyptus 'Rosea' grow?
It is a moderate to fast grower, especially in its early years, reaching 5m+ within a few years in optimal conditions.

Does it require pruning?
Minimal pruning is required—best done in late winter to maintain structure or remove dead/damaged branches.

Is it drought-tolerant?
Yes, highly drought-tolerant once established, though watering during dry spells in early years supports faster growth.

Will it flower every year?
Yes, it flowers annually, often profusely from late autumn into spring.

Is it messy?
It can drop leaves, bark, or flowers seasonally—normal for gum trees, but relatively tidy compared to other Eucalypts.