Botanical Name: Common Names:
Ceratopetalum gummiferum New South Wales Christmas Bush, NSW Christmas Bush,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Hedging / Screening, Shrubs, Trees Pyramida, Shrub Like
Description:
Tall evergreen native shrub or small tree with narrow shiny bronze foliage that turns green and a beautiful show of small white flowers turning into tiny fruits that are surrounded by pink or red flowers. Great to use for a colourful screen or in floral arrangements. Grows to approx. 5m H x 3m W.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Feature, Habitat, Hedging / Screening, Low Water Garden, Park And Gardens, Container / Pot, Native Garden, Shade Tree
Pests & Diseases: Borers, Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Cunoniaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Brown, Green
Flower Colour: Pink, White, Red
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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