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Australian Native Plants, located in Ventura, CA, is a leader in ornamental trees and shrubs for Mediterranean gardens. Shop the online store or come visit us (by appointment only).

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Eucalyptus ficifolia

Description

Ornamental small tree to 30', with a single trunk and dense foliage. White, pink, orange or red flowers appear in summer. Suitable to coastal or inland areas with winter rainfall. Tolerates light frost. Useful for tall windbreak. Plants are unreliable for flower colour when grown by seed. Some growers suggest that young plants with red stems & leaf stalks produce red flowers (Elliott & Jones). The make good windbreaks, useful for wind erosion control and good cut flower. Intersting seeds pods. (Corymbia ficifolia)

Details

Biological Name: Eucalyptus ficifolia

Common Name: Red Flowering Gum

Family: Myrtaceae

Origin: Mediterranean Climate

Exposure: Full Sun

Irrigation: Drought tolerant once established

Frost: Light Frost Tolerant 28F (-2C)

Soil: Well-drained to poorly drained soils

Flower Color: Red, Pink, Orange or Cream

Flower Time: Summer

Height: 25-30'

Width: Variable

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