Red flowering gum (Corymbia ficifolia)
Red flowering gum, also known as Scarlet-flowering gum
The Red Flowering Gum (Corymbia ficifolia) is an evergreen tree reaching heights of 8 to 12 meters. It's celebrated for its lush foliage and striking red flower clusters, which are most abundant in summer but can appear sporadically year-round. After blooming, the tree produces woody seed pods. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, and is tolerant of both drought and coastal conditions.
Key Facts About Red flowering gum
Attributes of Red flowering gum
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
2 m to 10 m
Spread
8 m to 12 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
6 mm to 8 mm
Flower Color
Red Orange White Pink
Scientific Classification of Red flowering gum
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Myrtales
Family
Myrtle
Genus
Corymbia
Species
Red flowering gum