Botanical Name: Common Names:
Corymbia ficifolia Syn Eucalyptus ficifolia, Red Flowering Gum,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Trees Broad Domed, Rounded
Description:
Medium attractive evergreen native tree. Stunning display of red-orange flowers in summer. Foliage is mid green with a light lemon scent, light grey bark. Great as a feature tree for a display of colour. smaller options also available in grafted varieties.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Coastal Garden, Cut Flower, Feature, Habitat, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Native Garden, Shade Tree
Pests & Diseases: Aphids, Caterpillars, Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Myrtaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Orange, Red
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High
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