Eucalyptus ficifolia

Botanical name: Eucalyptus ficifolia
Family: Myrtaceae ~ myrtle
Common name: Scarlet flowering gum
Lab number: 1
Sunset page: 312
EBMUD page:

Plant info

Etymology:
Related species/genera: Symphyomyrtus
Origin & Habitat:

Appearance and attributes

Size and growth rate

H: 18-45'
W:15-60'
Fast

Plant type

Evergreen shrub/tree

Plant form

Rounded

Texture

Coarse

Noteworthy characteristics

Flower

Leaf

L: 3-7"
Shape: Oval
Surface: Leathery

Flower

L: 12"
Shape: Clustered spikes
Color: Red, White, Cream, Pink, Orange

Cultural Issues and Care

Exposure

Coastal and/or Inland: full sun

Water

All types, ample, moderate, light, monthly/dry season, until established (2 yrs), avoid summer (JJA), no summer

Soil preferences

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Fertilizer

--

Cultural tolerances

Wind

Cultural challenges

Excess litter, fire hazard, large

Propogation

Seeds

Pest & diseases

--

Pruning

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Sunset zones

Hardiness

Landscape uses

Landscape uses

Screen, seacoast, windbreak

Companion plants

Effect

Reference pages

Sunset:
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