Corymbia ‘Baby Scarlet’ Flowering Gum

Corymbia ficifolia flowering-gum 'Baby Scarlet'

Corymbia ficifolia 'Baby Scarlet'
Corymbia ficifolia 'Baby Scarlet'

A highly decorative and fast growing small tree from 3 metres to around 4 metres tall. It has large glossy dark green leaves with a light green reverse with reddish new foliage during the warmer months of the year. It has an outstanding display of large red flowers which will attract nectar loving birds, followed by attractive large gum nuts. Best in a well drained soil in a sunny position. A great feature tree.

Note– this plant produces large gumnuts which can be a slipping and tripping hazard when they drop

Family : Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name: Baby Scarlet

Plant Type : Small tree, Large shrub

Width : 3

Flowering Time : Summer

Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Decorative fruit, Erosion control, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing

Scientific Name: Corymbia

Common Name : Flowering Gum

Height : 4

Flower Color : Red

pH Level : Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan :

Frost Tolerance :

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Other insects