Eucalyptus erythrocorys
Illyarrie
With attractive smooth, white bark the Illyarrie grows between 3 to 8m high, making it a great tree for home gardens and verges.
Vibrant red bud caps give way to bright yellow flowers between February and April, an eye catching and ornamental contrast of colours.
The species name erythrocorys is from the Greek, erythron – red and korys – helmet, referring to the bright red bud cap or operculum.
Grow it at home
- Tolerates a range of soils provided free draining
- Prefers a sunny, open position but will tolerate dappled shade
- Suitable for coastal conditions
- Drought tolerant once established
- Suitable as a garden or verge tree.
- Flowers are highly attractive to nectar loving birds, insects and bees
- Woody fruits are a food source for Forest Red-tailed Black Cockatoos.
Find it in Kings Park
The Illyarrie can be found in the Eucalyptus Garden, Northern Wheatbelt Garden, Wadjuk carpark surrounds and BGPA Administration surrounds.
Out in the wild
The Illyarrie grows naturally in sandy soils, on limestone ridges and outcrops in coastal and subcoastal areas between Jurien Bay and Shark Bay.
Find it in nurseries
Kings Park Favourites are produced in partnership with Domus Nursery and are available for purchase in retail garden centres and hardware stores throughout WA.
