Corymbia hybrid ‘Summer Red’ Flowering Gum

Corymbia ficifolia flowering-gum 'Summer Red'

Corymbia ficifolia 'Summer Red'
Corymbia ficifolia 'Summer Red'

A large shrub to 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 nectar rich, attracting hordes of birds at flowering time. Prefers a well drained soil in a sunny position.

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

Family : Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name: Summer Red

Plant Type : Small tree

Width : 4

Flowering Time : Summer

Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Potting mix

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

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained

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

Scientific Name: Corymbia hybrid

Common Name : Flowering Gum

Height : 5

Flower Color : Red

pH Level : Neutral

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

Light : Sunny, Light shade

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Frost Tolerance :

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Other insects