Stylised illustration of the Baily Lighthouse, Howth Earlscliffe Howth, Co. Dublin
Where subtropical plants flourish at 53.3° north.

Plants at Earlscliffe

Plants at Earlscliffe

Earlscliffe Garden
Subtropical planting at Earlscliffe overlooking Dublin Bay.

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A growing library of plant stories from Earlscliffe. Search by name, or filter by one or more tags.

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Eucalyptus leucoxylon (Eucalyptus leucoxylon 'macrocarpa')

Red Flowered Yellow Gum

Synonym: Eucalyptus leucoxylon subsp. megalocarpa

Red Flowered Yellow Gum at Earlscliffe

Eucalyptus leucoxylon subsp. megalocarpa is a small flowering gum that can grow in sheltered gardens in Ireland and Britain, offering showy blooms but requiring warmth, drainage, and protection from exposure.

Native: Australia - South Australia, Victoria, extreme southeastern South Australia, New South Wales

Conservation Status: VU Status key

Location in Earlscliffe: Tour Area ⓫

Vulnerable H4 Southern Hemisphere

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This page is periodically reviewed and expanded. Last substantial update: 9 July 2026.

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