- Scientific name
- Corymbia ficifolia
- Family
- Myrtaceae
- Origin
- South coastal Western Australia
- Status
- Australian native
A much-loved ornamental staple with unique form and colour. Rarely tops 9 metres, so it is a smaller tree, but can spread over 5 metres with a thick, gnarled canopy. Famous for its brilliant scarlet to red-orange summer flowers with chartreuse centres, heavily scented and loved by pollinators. Well behaved around buildings and hardscaping, tolerant of urban life, and not destructive at the roots. Can be messy with nuts, nectar and shed leaves.
Living with it
This is an Australian native and usually worth keeping where it has the room. Good pruning to Australian Standard AS 4373 keeps it healthy and safe. If it has outgrown its spot, we can reduce, lift or remove it properly.
Not sure what you have got, or whether it should stay? Send us a photo. There is no charge for an opinion. Brisbane Trees and Gardens
