corymbia hybrid summer red flowering gum
The spectacular Corymbia hybrid Summer Red flowering gum (Corymbia ficifolia hybrid) is one of the most breathtaking flowering trees you can add to your New Zealand garden. Famed for its dazzling crimson blooms and excellent performance in a variety of conditions, the Summer Red is a hybrid selection renowned for its robust size, impressive resilience, and extended flowering period. If you’re looking to make a bold statement or attract native birds and pollinators, this eye-catching gum delivers both show-stopping beauty and practical value.
Corymbia ficifolia (Red Flowering Gum)
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Corymbia ficifolia, commonly known as the Red Flowering Gum, this is one of the most commonly planted ornamental Eucalypts. It is an attractive, fast-growing tree that features bountiful clusters of red flowers sporadically throughout the year. The tidy growth habit of this tree requires little maintenance as it grows to 6 m tall and 2.5 m wide. Corymbia ficifolia is an ideal street tree, specimen tree, or can be used in mixed plantings in a large garden. It is also well suited for screening and shelter.
- Suited to regions:
All regions - Plant type:
Trees - Height:
6.00 m - Spread:
2.50 m - Flowering time:
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter - Tolerances:
Coastal, Hardy, Wet, Wind - Garden uses:
Hedging, Parks, Ponds, Screening, Specimen - Garden styles:
Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern
