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’
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Scientific Name: | Corymbia ficifolia |
| Cultivar: | Wildfire |
| 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 |
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WHERE TO GET YOUR PLANT
Once you have found the plant that looks right for you, the next step is where to buy it.
Most nurseries stock a good range of plants, but due to space and supplies, they may not always have the plant that you are searching for in stock. If they don’t, they may be able to order it in for you if you request it.
Specialist nurseries are also able to give great advice, and if they don’t have the plant you have planned on, they can often suggest alternatives that will also work well for you.
Below is a list of our favourite specialist nurseries. Click on the links for their details-
The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Geelong Native Plants – Victoria
Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria
Manuka Native Nursery – South Australia
MAIL ORDER NURSERIES –
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – mail order
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