Eucalyptus Ficifolia

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Corymbia ficifolia (Red Flowering Gum, Eucalyptus)

Stocky, evergreen tree with a gnarled trunk and leathery foliage. Renowned for it’s spectacular summer floral display and decorative gum nuts. Flowers are primarily red but can be tones of white, pink and orange. Brilliant burgundy-red new growth. Superb specimen tree for gardens, parks and farms. Useful as a windbreak. Grows approximately 9m high x 5m wide in 10 years.

Prefers a sunny position with some protection from frost. Tolerates coastal conditions and short periods of drought. Water until established and mulch to preserve soil moisture.

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Sunlight:Full sun
Temperature:Medium, light frost OK
Wind:Tolerant of strong wind, non coastal, Tolerant of coastal (salt) exposure
Moisture:Grows in average garden conditions
Texture:Average garden conditions
Colour:Red, Orange
Height:9m
Width:5m
SKU: 14432 Categories: , ,

Description

Corymbia ficifolia (Red Flowering Gum, Eucalyptus)

Stocky, evergreen tree with a gnarled trunk and leathery foliage. Renowned for it’s spectacular summer floral display and decorative gum nuts. Flowers are primarily red but can be tones of white, pink and orange. Brilliant burgundy-red new growth. Superb specimen tree for gardens, parks and farms. Useful as a windbreak. Grows approximately 9m high x 5m wide in 10 years.

Prefers a sunny position with some protection from frost. Tolerates coastal conditions and short periods of drought. Water until established and mulch to preserve soil moisture.

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