Corymbia ficifolia ‘Wildfire’ Flowering Gum
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- Corymbia ficifolia ‘Wildfire’
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- Corymbia ficifolia ‘Wildfire’
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 more humid areas, as well as the southern states.
Note– this plant produces large gumnuts which can be a slipping and tripping hazard when they drop
| 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: | Neutral |
| 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 Features: | Decorative fruit, Erosion control, Fast growing |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Bees, Nectar eating birds, Other insects |
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WHERE TO GET YOUR PLANT
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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.
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Below is a list of our favourite specialist nurseries. Click on the links for their details-
The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW
Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Harvest Seeds And Native Plant Nursery – Sydney – NSW
Native Grace Nursery – Robertson NSW
Wariapendi Nursery – Colo Vale NSW
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Geelong Native Plants – Victoria
Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria
Forest Heart eco-Nursery – Maleny Queensland
Natives R Us – Traveston – Queensland
Manuka Native Nursery – South Australia
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