Botanical Name: Corymbia ficifolia (Eucalyptus ficifolia)
Common Name: Red flowering gum Type of Plant: dicot: tree Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape an erect, single-trunked tree with a dense rounded canopy that becomes somewhat umbrella-shaped with age; the plant may be somewhat shrublike if unpruned; bark is dark brown, furrowed, rough Height 20'-40' (60') Spread equal or more Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors; full sun Soil well-draining essential - avoid heavy wet soils Hardiness some frost (zones 22-24); prefers mild coastal habitats Morphology: Leaves pinnate, alternate, ovate-lanceolate; 3"-7" long, leathery, dark green above and paler beneath; lateral veins conspicuous Flowers pink-red or salmon-colored, showy, with conspicuous stamens in panicles; mostly in summer Fruit an urn-shaped capsule, 1/2" - 1 1/2" long Propagation: seed Usage: a very distinctive accent tree, valued for its heavy flower display and dense round form; used as a small shade tree or large background mass Landscape Care: Watering an occasional deep soak; avoid excessive watering, particularly in clay soils Fertilizing balanced in spring; add iron to correct chlorosis Pruning very little required, unless access under tree is needed Pests/Diseases relatively free; leaves will show salt burn in wet soils Special Conditions/Other Origin: Australia Family: Myrtaceae Notes: |
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