Corymbia Ficifolia

• Feature Tree
• Street Tree
• Avenue Planting
• Council or Civic Landscapes
• Rural Property Planting

Corymbia Ficifolia works in an:

• Australian Native Garden – celebrates local plants with natural character.
• Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
• Wildlife Garden – planting to attract birds, bees, and pollinators.
• Coastal Garden – relaxed, seaside feel with hardy, textural plants.
• Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Corymbia Ficifolia is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height: 6m - 10m Approximately

Mature Width: 5m – 10m

Corymbia Ficifolia is expected to grow Approx. 40 – 60 cm per year.

Corymbia Ficifolia is expected to grow Approx. 40 – 60 cm per year.

They are considered to have a:

• Medium Growth Rate

Is Corymbia Ficifolia frost tolerant?

Corymbia Ficifolia is Frost Sensitive – May suffer damage from frost, best in frost-free or protected spots.

• Subtropical QLD (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast)
• Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
• Sydney & Central Coast
• South Coast NSW (Illawarra to Bega)
• Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
• Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
• Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
• Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
• Adelaide Metro & Coastal
• Adelaide Hills & Barossa

Corymbia ficifolia produces spectacular clusters of bright red to orange-red fluffy flowers from mid-summer through early autumn. These bold, nectar-rich blooms form in large, showy heads at the ends of the branches, creating one of the most striking floral displays of any Australian native tree.

Does Corymbia Ficifolia flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Summer
• Autumn

Flower Type:

• Fluffy

Flower Colour:

Red

Yes

Corymbia Ficifolia is Native to South-western Western Australia, particularly around Albany, where it naturally grows in sandy soils on low hills and coastal plains.

Its nectar-rich summer blooms attract honeyeaters, lorikeets, native bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects. The dense evergreen canopy provides valuable shelter and nesting space for small birds, while the long flowering period supplies pollinators with a reliable mid-season food source.

Corymbia Ficifolia will thrive best in:

• Full Sun

Corymbia ficifolia performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. It can struggle in heavy clay or poorly drained ground unless significantly improved with organic matter and coarse material to enhance aeration. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, occasional watering as the tree matures and develops its hallmark high drought resilience and prolific flowering.

Is Corymbia Ficifolia Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established Corymbia ficifolia develops excellent drought tolerance. It thrives in hot, dry and coastal environments and maintains strong flowering and dense foliage with minimal supplementary watering.