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Red flowering gum Corymbia ficifolia

Previously known as Eucalyptus ficifolia

When it flowers

Flowering Corymbia ficifolia, Austins Ferry, Tasmania, Australia
Flowering Corymbia ficifolia, Austins Ferry, Tasmania, Australia. Photo: JJ Harrison (https://www.jjharrison.com.au/), CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Corymbia ficifolia (or a hybrid) in flower in suburban Warwick, Western Australia.
Corymbia ficifolia (or a hybrid) in flower in suburban Warwick, Western Australia.. Photo: Orderinchaos78, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Apis mellifera (European bee) feeding on nectar from a Corymbia ficifolia (Red Flowering Gum) flower.
Apis mellifera (European bee) feeding on nectar from a Corymbia ficifolia (Red Flowering Gum) flower.. Photo: Bidgee, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Small gum with brilliant red, orange or pink blossom in summer.

One of the showiest flowering trees in Australia, with a compact rounded crown. Grafted forms give reliable flower colour.

In the garden

  • Feature plant
  • Shade tree
  • Street or verge
Leaves
Broad, glossy leaves.
Attracts
Birds and pollinating insects
Flowers
Large clusters of red, orange or pink gum blossom.

Growing conditions

Light
Full sun
Soil
Sandy and loam
Drainage
Needs good drainage
Frost
Light frost
Water
Very drought tolerant
Coast
Sheltered coastal gardens
Climate
Dry summers (Mediterranean) and temperate

Planting and care

Grown from
Seed and grafting

Where it comes from

Native to
Western Australia
Natural range
A small area near the south coast of Western Australia.

Where to buy

Widely available.

We don't have stockists listed for this plant yet. Local native nurseries are often the best place to ask.

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