Corymbia ficifolia species and grafted cultivars - Plant profile

Corymbia ficifolia or red flowering gum trees are available in grafted and dwarf forms that make them a most attractive small tree for the home garden. Not all Corymbia ficifolia are red flowering, some are apricot and similar pale colors. New cultivars include Corymbia Summer Red, Corymbia Summer Beauty, Corymbia Wildfire, Corymbia Sunset and Corymbia Calypso.

Corymbia ficifolia (Formerly eucalyptus ficifolia)

Sometimes called the ' Red Flowering Gum' however the flowers vary from white to red. Corymbia ficifolia are widely used as a street tree and in home gardens.

Grafted forms of Corymbia ficifolia (using Corymbia maculata rootstock) are becoming popular in the eastern states are they are more tolerant of the eastern climate and soil.

Growing Corymbia ficifolia (Eucalyptus ficifolia)

A well drained soil is essential to promote good growth, wet or clay soils are not suitable. With a well drained position and ample sun Corymbia ficifolia will form a dense well formed crown and will flower prolifically. In poorly drained clay soils growth tends to be straggley at best.

Cultivars such as Corymbia ficifolia "Wildfire", "Wild Sunset" and "Calypso" are now available on the market with flower colors ranging from pink through to red depending on cultivar.

 

Corymbia ficifolia Summer Red

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• Callistemon
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