Corymbia Ficifolia Wild Sunset

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

Corymbia Ficifolia Wild Sunset 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.
• Wildlife Garden – planting to attract birds, bees, and pollinators.

Corymbia Ficifolia Wild Sunset is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height: 3m - 6m Approximately

Mature Width: 4m – 6m

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

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

They are considered to have a:

• Medium Growth Rate
• Fast Growth Rate

Is Corymbia Ficifolia Wild Sunset frost tolerant?

Corymbia Ficifolia Wild Sunset 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 ‘Wild Sunset’ produces masses of warm sunset-toned fluffy flowers—ranging from coral and apricot to soft salmon—through mid-summer and into early autumn. These vibrant blooms form in large clusters at the branch tips, creating a spectacular, high-impact display ideal for adding rich colour to smaller garden spaces.

Does Corymbia Ficifolia Wild Sunset flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Summer
• Autumn

Flower Type:

• Fluffy

Flower Colour:

Red

Yes

Corymbia Ficifolia Wild Sunset is Native to Derived from Corymbia ficifolia (Red Flowering Gum), which is native to the south coast of Western Australia, particularly around Albany, where it grows in sandy, free-draining soils.

Its nectar-rich blooms attract honeyeaters, lorikeets, native bees, butterflies and a wide range of beneficial insects throughout summer. The dense canopy also offers shelter and nesting sites for small birds, supporting a lively and biodiverse garden ecosystem.

Corymbia Ficifolia Wild Sunset will thrive best in:

• Full Sun

Corymbia ficifolia ‘Wild Sunset’ 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 areas unless significantly improved with organic matter and coarse material to boost drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then move to deep, occasional watering as the tree matures and develops excellent drought resilience and consistent flowering.

Is Corymbia Ficifolia Wild Sunset Drought tolerant?

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