Corymbia ficifolia ‘Wildfire’ Flowering Gum
A gorgeous small tree with large glossy dark green leaves with a light green reverse with reddish new foliage during the warmer months of the year. Outstanding terminal display of large red flowers which are a magnet to nectar loving birds. Prefers a well drained soil in a sunny position.
These trees are now grafted, so they will grow in the southern states as well as more humid areas.
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- Corymbia ficifolia ‘Wildfire’
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- Corymbia ficifolia ‘Wildfire’
| Scientific Name: | Corymbia ficifolia |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Common Name: | Flowering Gum |
| Plant Type: | Small tree |
| Height: | 4 ~ 6 metres |
| Width: | 3 ~ 4 metres |
| Flower Colour: | Red |
| Flowering Time: | Summer |
| Ph Level: | Mildly acid, Neutral, Mildly alkaline |
| Soil Type: | Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam |
| Plant Environment: | Low maintenance garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant |
| Climate Zone: | Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool |
| Light: | Sunny, Light shade |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen, Spreading |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry, Well-drained |
| Special Uses: | Street tree, Decorative fruit, Erosion control, Fast growing |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Bees, Nectar eating birds, Other insects |
Angus recommends Bush Tucker fertilizer for this plant.