Botanical Name: Eucalyptus erythrocorys
Common Name: Red-cap Gum Type of Plant: dicot: tree Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape small tree either single or multi-trunked; tends to be sprawling and somewhat open – smooth white trunk Height 10-30' Spread 10-20' Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun; performs poorly in shade Soil performs well in well-drained soils Hardiness some frost (zones 15-17, 20-24) Morphology: Leaves pinnate, alternate – leaves 4-7" long falcate – thick, glossy, dark rich green Flowers spectacular, bright yellow flowers made of bushy stamened – opercula are bright red, 1/2" across Fruit cone-shaped capsule 1/2" across Propagation: seed Usage: small accent tree or large shrub used for spectacular flower display, blooms nearly year-round Landscape Care: Watering tolerates heavy watering in good soils – needs good drainage Fertilizing balanced in spring as needed Pruning head up, select single leader if used as a tree Pests/Diseases none major – twig borers, chlorosis in heavy soils Special Conditions/Other Origin: Australia Family: Myrtaceae Notes: |
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