{"product_id":"red-flowering-gum-corymbia-ficifolia","title":"Red Flowering Gum - Corymbia ficifolia","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed Flowering Gum (\u003cem\u003eCorymbia ficifolia\u003c\/em\u003e) is the classic Australian native garden tree that bursts into clusters of fiery red, bird-attracting flowers each summer. It grows up to 10m tall, so it needs room, but it thrives in sandy, low-nutrient soil and copes with windswept coastal sites. The big gumnuts that follow are sought after for arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiery summer flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clusters of red flowers cover the crown each summer, and in warmer climates the tree may flower at other times too.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds come to it.\u003c\/strong\u003e The blossoms attract birds, so the tree is a hub for a wildlife garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBig, chunky gumnuts.\u003c\/strong\u003e The woody gumnuts that follow the flowers are popular for flower arranging and craft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuits poor soil.\u003c\/strong\u003e In the wild it grows in sandy, low-nutrient soils, so it does not need rich ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough once settled.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates light frost and dry conditions once established, and it is happy even in windswept coastal gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen or feature tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it open space in full sun, around 6m clear on each side, so the crown can spread and the summer flowers can show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 5m apart for a large-scale screen. This is a tree for acreage, big blocks and boundaries rather than tight beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmaller gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It can be kept smaller by pruning it hard, but it will always want space. In a windswept coastal garden it may grow smaller than in a sheltered spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Red Flowering Gum in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. It comes from a small area of south-west Western Australia but has made its home across the country. It prefers dry summers and low humidity, though it grows fine around the Sunshine Coast, and it dislikes the humidity of tropical far north Queensland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil. Avoid clay and rich loam, since this tree is adapted to sandy, low-nutrient ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply mulch and keep the water regular until it is established, usually around 12 weeks. Fertilise with a native fertiliser in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune while young to encourage a dense, rounded shape. Stake the tree and protect it from strong wind and frost until it is established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Red Flowering Gum as tube stock, 140mm pots in packs of 10, 200mm pots in packs of 6 and 300mm pots, sold singly. Tube stock is a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly and suits a row of screening trees. The 140mm and 200mm pots arrive with a taller start, and the 300mm pot gives the biggest head start for a single feature tree. Stake the plant at planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur tubes are supplied by our grower, so they are not always on hand. If the tube shows as sold out, the grower has none at the moment, and the notify button on this page emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/flowering-gum-corymbia-care-guide\"\u003eFlowering gum Corymbia care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/corymbias\"\u003eBrowse the Corymbia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gum-trees\"\u003eGum trees and eucalypts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bird-attracting\"\u003eBird attracting plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to 10m tall. It is a tree for large gardens, though it can be kept smaller in a small garden if you prune it hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in clay?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a poor match. In the wild it grows in sandy, low-nutrient soils, so avoid clay and rich loam. If your soil is heavy, plant on a raised mound of free-draining soil or choose another spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it grow in humid areas?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt prefers dry summers and low humidity, though it grows fine on the Sunshine Coast. It does not like the tropical humidity of far north Queensland.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790288781631,"sku":"COR-FIC-tube","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790288814399,"sku":"COR-FIC-140MM-P10","price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67790288847167,"sku":"COR-FIC-200MM-P6","price":199.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":67790288879935,"sku":"COR-FIC-300MM","price":148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/red-flowering-gum-corymbia-ficifolia.jpg?v=1792198077","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/red-flowering-gum-corymbia-ficifolia","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}