It prefers areas with a rainfall range of 450 - 1000 mm and can be found on hill slopes and the tops of hills.
Red ironbark
Eucalyptus sideroxylon, commonly known as red ironbark, is a medium-sized tree native to eastern Australia. It grows up to 25 meters tall, but can reach heights of 35 meters in forested areas. The wood of this tree is highly valued for its exceptional hardness, strength, durability, and density, making it suitable for applications such as railway sleepers and heavy construction.
Eucalyptus sideroxylon
Australia
Species: Eucalyptus sideroxylon (red ironbark)Grouping: Other utilityHeight: Medium-sized woodland tree, reaching up to 25 mGrowth: Can attain heights up to 35 m and diameters of 1 m in forest situationsNative Range: Eastern Australia, in areas with rainfall ranging from 450 to 1000 mmSoil Type: Not particular, but commonly found on hill slopes and hilltopsWood Characteristics: Very hard, very strong, extremely durable, and very denseUses: Primarily used for railway sleepers and heavy construction
It is typically found on hill slopes and the tops of hills.
A medium sized woodland tree (to 25 m) which attains heights to 35 m and diameters of 1 m in forest situations. It is native to eastern Australian in the 450 - 1000 mm rainfall areas. It is not particular about soil type, but is usually found on hill slopes and the tops of hills.
The wood is very hard, very strong, extremely durable and very dense. It is used for railway sleepers and heavy construction.