Red-Flowering Gum

Corymbia Ficifolia

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Overview

The Red-Flowering Gum (Corymbia ficifolia), native to western Australia, is a striking ornamental tree, reaching heights up to 40 feet with a spread of about 30 feet. Renowned for its vibrant red blossoms that bloom in late summer, it thrives in well-drained soils and full sun. This hardy species is drought-tolerant once established, adding a brilliant pop of color to Mediterranean and subtropical landscapes.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 9–10

Red-Flowering Gum (Corymbia Ficifolia) — Mature specimens typically reach heights of 25 to 40 feet with a canopy spread of 20 to 30 feet

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Very Low
USDA zones: 9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Myrtaceae

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Red-Flowering Gum (Corymbia Ficifolia) — The Red-Flowering Gum (Corymbia ficifolia); reaching heights up to 40 feet with a spread of about 30 feet, image 73

Red-Flowering Gum (Corymbia Ficifolia) — native to western Australia; creating a rounded and dense silhouette that provides ample, image 74

Red-Flowering Gum (Corymbia Ficifolia) — is a striking ornamental tree; though young trees will benefit from regular watering during prolonged dry, image 75

Red-Flowering Gum (Corymbia Ficifolia) — reaching heights up to 40 feet with a spread of about 30 feet; the Red-Flowering Gum (Corymbia ficifolia), image 76

Red-Flowering Gum (Corymbia Ficifolia) — This hardy species is drought-tolerant once established; requiring minimal care once established, image 78

Red-Flowering Gum (Corymbia Ficifolia) — Renowned for its vibrant red blossoms that bloom in late summer, it thrives in well-drained soils and full, image 77

Red-Flowering Gum (Corymbia Ficifolia) — adding a brilliant pop of color to Mediterranean and subtropical landscapes; red flowers in the garden, image 79

Red-Flowering Gum (Corymbia Ficifolia) — scientifically known as Corymbia ficifolia; renowned for its vibrant red blossoms that bloom in late, image 80

Red-Flowering Gum (Corymbia Ficifolia) — evergreen tree renowned for its showy display of flowers that infuse gardens with color and life; its, image 81

Red-Flowering Gum (Corymbia Ficifolia) — Mature specimens typically reach heights of 25 to 40 feet with a canopy spread of 20 to 30 feet; when, image 82

Red-Flowering Gum (Corymbia Ficifolia) — creating a rounded and dense silhouette that provides ample shade.<br><br>Blooming mainly in the summer, image 83

Red-Flowering Gum (Corymbia Ficifolia) — its large clusters of red flowers are the central feature; evergreen tree renowned for its showy display, image 84

Red-Flowering Gum (Corymbia Ficifolia) — attracting an array of birds and pollinators to the landscape; pruning may be necessary to shape the tree, image 85

Red-Flowering Gum (Corymbia Ficifolia) — requiring minimal care once established; this hardy species is drought-tolerant once established, image 87

Red-Flowering Gum (Corymbia Ficifolia) — The flowers can also present shades of pink, orange, or even creamy white, depending on the cultivar; tree, image 86

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