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

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