Corymbia ficifolica 'Calypso'

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

Corymbia ficifolica 'Calypso' 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 ficifolica 'Calypso' is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height: 3m - 6m Approximately

Mature Width: 3m – 4m

Corymbia ficifolica 'Calypso' is expected to grow Approx. 40 – 60 cm per year.

Corymbia ficifolica 'Calypso' is expected to grow Approx. 40 – 60 cm per year.

They are considered to have a:

• Medium Growth Rate

Is Corymbia ficifolica 'Calypso' frost tolerant?

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

Corymbia ficifolia ‘Calypso’ produces masses of vibrant coral-pink fluffy flowers from mid-summer into early autumn. These showy blooms form large, rounded clusters at the branch tips, creating a bright, tropical-style display that brings bold seasonal colour to compact garden spaces.

Does Corymbia ficifolica 'Calypso' flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Summer

Flower Type:

• Fluffy

Flower Colour:

Red

Yes

Corymbia ficifolica 'Calypso' is Native to Derived from Corymbia ficifolia, which is native to the south coast of Western Australia around Albany, where it grows naturally in sandy coastal soils.

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 sites for small birds, supporting a lively and biodiverse garden ecosystem.

Corymbia ficifolica 'Calypso' will thrive best in:

• Full Sun

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

Is Corymbia ficifolica 'Calypso' Drought tolerant?

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