Corymbia ficifolia | Red flowering gum

Corymbia ficifolia

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Corymbia ficifolia or red-flowering gum, is described as a straggly small tree that can grow up to 10 metres. Corymbia ficifolia is famous for it's bright red flowers, which can be pink or even orange, large glossy green leaves and it's ornamental plantings.

Flowering starts in December and goes for several months, and provides nectar for many animals and insects. Fast growing in sandy soils, hardy and well suited to southern WA climate.

Common Name: Red-flowering Gum
Botanical Name: Corymbia ficifolia
Maximum Mature Height: 8 m
Maximum Mature Width: 3 m
Growth Rate:
Fast
Flowering: Summer
Flower Colour: Red
Growing Habit:

  • Tree

Soil Type:

  • Loamy
  • Sandy
  • Gravelly

Sunlight:

  • Full Sun