Botanical Name: Common Names:
Corymbia ficifolia Cardinals Scarlet Red Flowering Gum,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Trees Broad Domed, Dense
Description:
A fabulous small gum tree that can been grown in every garden due to its small compact shape and height to around 3-4m tall. Being a grafted form, the flower colour is always true to type. Bright red new foliage and scarlet flowers appear from spring into summer. Ideal for planting underneath power lines and gardens with limited space. The native bird life will love the flowers.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Feature, Habitat, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, 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: Red
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: High
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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