Corymbia Ficifolia 'Baby Orange'

• Feature Tree
• Street Tree
• Council or Civic Landscapes
• Plant in Pots (or) Suitable for Pots

Corymbia Ficifolia 'Baby Orange' works in an:

• Australian Native Garden – celebrates local plants with natural character.
• Contemporary / Architectural Garden – striking forms for bold design statements.
• Wildlife Garden – planting to attract birds, bees, and pollinators.
• Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Corymbia Ficifolia 'Baby Orange' is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height: 3 – 4 meters

Mature Width: 3 – 5 meters

Corymbia Ficifolia 'Baby Orange' is expected to grow 30–60 cm.

Corymbia Ficifolia 'Baby Orange' is expected to grow 30–60 cm.

They are considered to have a:

• Medium Growth Rate

Is Corymbia Ficifolia 'Baby Orange' frost tolerant?

Corymbia Ficifolia 'Baby Orange' is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

• 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 ‘Baby Orange’ produces brilliant clusters of vivid orange fluffy flowers from mid-summer into early autumn. The large, showy flower heads sit proudly at the ends of the branches, creating a bold, eye-catching display ideal for smaller gardens needing high-impact colour.

Does Corymbia Ficifolia 'Baby Orange' flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Summer

Flower Type:

• Clustered

Flower Colour:

Red

Yes

Corymbia Ficifolia 'Baby Orange' is Native to Derived from Corymbia ficifolia, which is native to the south coast of Western Australia, particularly around Albany, growing naturally in sandy soils.

Its nectar-rich summer blooms attract honeyeaters, lorikeets, native bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects. The dense evergreen foliage also provides shelter and nesting opportunities for small birds, supporting a biodiverse and lively garden ecosystem.

Corymbia Ficifolia 'Baby Orange' will thrive best in:

• Full Sun

Corymbia ficifolia ‘Baby Orange’ performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. It may struggle in heavy clay or waterlogged ground unless significantly improved with organic matter and coarse material to enhance drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, occasional watering as the tree matures and develops its excellent drought resilience and vibrant flowering performance.

Is Corymbia Ficifolia 'Baby Orange' Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established ‘Baby Orange’ develops excellent drought tolerance. It thrives in hot, dry and coastal environments and maintains its compact form and reliable flowering with minimal supplementary watering.