Corymbia Ficifolia - Red Flowering Gum

Corymbia ficifolia, commonly known as the Red Flowering Gum, is one of the most striking flowering trees native to Western Australia. Renowned for its vibrant summer blooms in shades of red, pink, orange, or even crimson, it’s a popular choice for ornamental planting in gardens and streetscapes. It’s a smaller-growing Corymbia, well-suited to urban environments, and attracts birds and pollinators with its nectar-rich flowers.

🌳 Height:
3–10 metres

🌿 Width:
3–6 metres

🔧 Uses:

• Ornamental feature tree
• Street tree
• Attracts nectar-feeding birds and bees
• Excellent flowering display for gardens and parks

🌱 Ideal growing conditions:

• Full sun
• Well-drained sandy or loamy soils
• Prefers temperate climates with low humidity

💪 Tolerates:

• Poor soils
• Light wind
• Mild drought

💧 Drought hardy:
Yes — moderately drought-tolerant once established

❄️ Frost tolerant:
Moderate — young plants are frost-sensitive, but mature trees can tolerate light frosts

🧂 Salt tolerant:
Low to moderate — better suited to inland or low-salinity environments rather than coastal areas