Corymbia ficifolia ‘Precious’ – Precious Flowering Gum

$180.00

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Size: 30cm

40cm 30cm

All stock is grown, maintained and graded in strict accordance with AS 4373-2007, Australian Standard for Nursery Stock.

Current Stock Height Guides

40cm: Enquire within for height guide information.

Height guide disclaimer: Height ranges are approximate only. As living products, plant heights naturally vary between individual plants, batches, and seasons. No guarantee is given that supplied plants will fall within the stated range. If minimum heights are required, you mustconfirm current batch heights with Evergreen Trees Direct prior to purchase. Variation in height is normal and is not grounds for return, refund, replacement, or compensation.

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 3–4 metres

Mature Width: 3 metres

Corymbia ficifolia ‘Precious’ – Precious Flowering Gum is expected to grow 30 – 60 cm per year (moderate).

Root Ball Dimensions

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

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About Your New Corymbia ficifolia ‘Precious’ – Precious Flowering Gum

Corymbia ficifolia ‘Precious’ is a compact grafted flowering gum adored for its masses of luminous pink-red flowers and dense, rounded canopy. Flowering from summer through autumn, it produces an abundance of vibrant blooms that attract birds, bees, and other pollinators. The dark green foliage contrasts beautifully with the clusters of bright flowers, while the smooth bark provides year-round visual interest. Mature trees typically grow 3–4 metres tall and 3 metres wide, forming a symmetrical, compact shape ideal for small gardens or urban landscapes.

This hardy Australian native thrives in full sun and well-drained soils. Corymbia ficifolia ‘Precious’ is drought tolerant once established and performs equally well in coastal or inland environments. It’s low-maintenance, lightly frost tolerant, and grafted for reliability and consistent flower colour. This ensures dependable performance and an even canopy for both residential and civic plantings.

They look excellent as feature trees in courtyards or front gardens, planted in groups for a colourful display, or used in avenues and nature strips. Their vivid flowers, compact growth, and adaptability make them one of the most desirable small native trees for modern landscapes.

Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)

$21.95

Features and Benefits

Organically certified product
Improves aeration for roots
A rich blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, Gypsum, composted coarse bark and wetting agent
Excellent to mix with heavy clay soils, an organic mixture with added gypsum which is perfect for exotic plants
Revitalises tired soils, adds nutrient and organic matter, no chemical additives, weed free
Assists in retaining moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering

Directions For Use

Water plant well at least several hours prior to planting.
Dig a hole at least twice the width of the pot and 7cm deeper than the pot.
Mix Grow Better Enriched Planting Mix with the soil that has been dug out of the hole, adding about 1/3 planting mix.
Spread a 7cm layer of improved soil in the hole and remove plant from the pot. Tease roots gently if the root ball is very firm and place plant in the planting hole. Check that pot soil is level with the surrounding soil surface level, not higher or lower.
Fill in the hole with improved soil mixture, firm down soil and water well adding Grow Better Plant Starter to final watering.

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Uses in my Garden

Feature Tree
Avenue Planting
Council or Civic Landscapes

Corymbia ficifolia ‘Precious’ – Precious Flowering Gum works in an:

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

Is Corymbia ficifolia ‘Precious’ – Precious Flowering Gum Evergreen or Deciduous?

Corymbia ficifolia ‘Precious’ – Precious Flowering Gum is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 3–4 metres

Mature Width: 3 metres

Corymbia ficifolia ‘Precious’ – Precious Flowering Gum is expected to grow 30 – 60 cm per year (moderate).

Growth Rate of Corymbia ficifolia ‘Precious’ – Precious Flowering Gum

Corymbia ficifolia ‘Precious’ – Precious Flowering Gum is expected to grow 30 – 60 cm per year (moderate).

They are considered to have a:

Medium Growth Rate

Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Corymbia ficifolia ‘Precious’ – Precious Flowering Gum

Is Corymbia ficifolia ‘Precious’ – Precious Flowering Gum frost tolerant?

Corymbia ficifolia ‘Precious’ – Precious Flowering Gum is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Does Corymbia ficifolia ‘Precious’ – Precious Flowering Gum Flower?

Corymbia ficifolia ‘Precious’ produces masses of soft pink, fluffy flowers from mid-summer into early autumn. These delicate yet showy blooms form in large rounded clusters at the ends of the branches, creating a bright, uplifting seasonal display that suits smaller gardens beautifully.

Does Corymbia ficifolia ‘Precious’ – Precious Flowering Gum flower?

Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

Summer
Autumn

Flower Type:

Clustered
Pollinator-attracting

Flower Colour:

Red

Is Corymbia ficifolia ‘Precious’ – Precious Flowering Gum an Australian Native Tree?

Yes

Corymbia ficifolia ‘Precious’ – Precious Flowering Gum is Native to Derived from Corymbia ficifolia, native to the south coast of Western Australia around Albany, where it grows naturally in sandy coastal soils.

What is the Wildlife Value of Corymbia ficifolia ‘Precious’ – Precious Flowering Gum ?

Its nectar-rich summer blooms attract honeyeaters, lorikeets, native bees, butterflies and a wide range of beneficial insects. The dense evergreen foliage also provides shelter and nesting spaces for small birds, contributing strongly to a biodiverse and active garden ecosystem.

How much Sunlight does Corymbia ficifolia ‘Precious’ – Precious Flowering Gum need?

Corymbia ficifolia ‘Precious’ – Precious Flowering Gum will thrive best in:

Full Sun

Preferred Soil?

Corymbia ficifolia ‘Precious’ performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. It may struggle in heavy clay or poorly drained 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 hallmark high drought resilience and vibrant flowering.

Is Corymbia ficifolia ‘Precious’ – Precious Flowering Gum Drought Tolerant?

Is Corymbia ficifolia ‘Precious’ – Precious Flowering Gum Drought tolerant?

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

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How To Plant Your Corymbia ficifolia ‘Precious’ – Precious Flowering Gum

Site: Choose a well-drained position in full sun to part shade with room for the canopy to develop.

Soil preparation: Enrich the planting area with quality compost and aged manure for a strong establishment phase.

Hole: Dig twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth.

Planting: Position level with the surrounding soil, backfill gently, firm in, then water deeply to settle the roots.

Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Corymbia ficifolia ‘Precious’ – Precious Flowering Gum

Feature tree: 3 to 4 metres apart to allow the full canopy and form to develop.

Avenue planting: 3 metres apart for a uniform soft-textured avenue.

Corymbia ficifolia ‘Precious’ – Precious Flowering Gum is expected to grow 30 – 60 cm per year (moderate).

Medium Growth Rate

Long Term Care For Your Corymbia ficifolia ‘Precious’ – Precious Flowering Gum

Watering: Water deeply twice weekly through the first 12 months. Once established, this is drought tolerant and only needs a deep soak during extended dry periods.

Mulching: Apply a 5 to 7 centimetre layer of organic mulch over the root zone, keeping it 5 centimetres clear of the trunk.

Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Light tip prune in late winter to maintain shape, and remove lower branches as the tree grows to develop a clean feature trunk.

Fertilising: Apply a slow-release native blend in early spring and again in autumn. Avoid high-phosphorus formulations as a precaution.

Pest and disease: Hardy against most pests and diseases. Occasional inspection in warm humid conditions is all that's needed.

Planting Your Corymbia ficifolia ‘Precious’ – Precious Flowering Gum in Different Soil

Corymbia ficifolia performs best in well-drained sandy loam or loam with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. Adaptable to a wide range of soils when drainage is improved with organic matter.

Sandy soil: Free-draining and ideal. Mulch well to maintain consistent moisture.

Clay soil: Improve drainage with gypsum and organic compost before planting.

Loam: The preferred soil for steady root development and consistent growth.

pH: Slightly acidic to neutral preferred. Mulch with composted leaf litter to maintain levels naturally.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How tall does Corymbia ‘Precious’ grow?
A: Typically 3–4 metres tall and 3 metres wide, forming a compact canopy.

Q: When does it flower?
A: From summer through autumn, producing dense clusters of pink-red blooms.

Q: Is it drought tolerant?
A: Yes, once established it’s very drought hardy and low-maintenance.

Q: Is it suitable for coastal gardens?
A: Yes, it performs exceptionally well in coastal and exposed sites.

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