Corymbia ficifolica 'Calypso'
Corymbia ficifolica 'Calypso'
Current Stock Height Guides
Current Stock Height Guides
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 must confirm 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.
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About Corymbia ficifolica 'Calypso'
About Corymbia ficifolica 'Calypso'
Corymbia ficifolia 'Calypso' looks excellent as a compact feature tree or standout specimen in smaller gardens and patios. Its vibrant pink summer flowers create a gorgeous splash of color, attracting native birds and pollinators for added garden life.
This evergreen flowering gum thrives in full sun and tolerates drought and mild frost, making it ideal for low-maintenance urban landscapes. For best visual impact, underplant with low-growing native grasses or groundcovers to complement its rounded canopy and highlight the stunning floral display.
Distinguishing Features
Distinguishing Features
Corymbia ficifolica 'Calypso' is a great option for you if you:
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height: 3m - 6m Approximately
Mature Width: 3m – 4m
Corymbia ficifolica 'Calypso' is expected to grow Approx. 40 – 60 cm per year.
Root Ball Dimensions (Height & Width)
Root Ball Dimensions (Height & Width)
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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Shipping Cost
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About Your New Corymbia ficifolica 'Calypso'
Corymbia ficifolia 'Calypso' looks excellent as a compact feature tree or standout specimen in smaller gardens and patios. Its vibrant pink summer flowers create a gorgeous splash of color, attracting native birds and pollinators for added garden life.
This evergreen flowering gum thrives in full sun and tolerates drought and mild frost, making it ideal for low-maintenance urban landscapes. For best visual impact, underplant with low-growing native grasses or groundcovers to complement its rounded canopy and highlight the stunning floral display.
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To Pair With Your Corymbia ficifolica 'Calypso'
Type: Australian Native
Grevillea x 'Moonlight'
Type: Structural Foliage
Westringia ‘Wynyabbie Blue’ – Wynyabbie Blue Coastal Rosemary
Type: Hedging and Screening Trees
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen'
Type:
Trachelospermum jasminoides Balls – Star Jasmine Balls
Type: Structural Foliage
Buxus Japonica - Japanese Boxwood Balls
Uses in my Garden
Uses in my Garden
Corymbia ficifolica 'Calypso' works in an:
Is Corymbia ficifolica 'Calypso' Evergreen or Deciduous?
Is Corymbia ficifolica 'Calypso' Evergreen or Deciduous?
Corymbia ficifolica 'Calypso' is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height: 3m - 6m Approximately
Mature Width: 3m – 4m
Corymbia ficifolica 'Calypso' is expected to grow Approx. 40 – 60 cm per year.
Growth Rate of Corymbia ficifolica 'Calypso'
Growth Rate of Corymbia ficifolica 'Calypso'
Corymbia ficifolica 'Calypso' is expected to grow Approx. 40 – 60 cm per year.
They are considered to have a:
Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Corymbia ficifolica 'Calypso'
Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Corymbia ficifolica 'Calypso'
Is Corymbia ficifolica 'Calypso' frost tolerant?
Corymbia ficifolica 'Calypso' is Frost Sensitive – May suffer damage from frost, best in frost-free or protected spots.
Does Corymbia ficifolica 'Calypso' Flower?
Does Corymbia ficifolica 'Calypso' Flower?
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?
Flowering Period:
Flower Type:
Flower Colour:
Red
Is Corymbia ficifolica 'Calypso' an Australian Native Tree?
Is Corymbia ficifolica 'Calypso' an Australian Native Tree?
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.
What is the Wildlife Value of Corymbia ficifolica 'Calypso' ?
What is the Wildlife Value of Corymbia ficifolica 'Calypso' ?
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.
How much Sunlight does Corymbia ficifolica 'Calypso' need?
How much Sunlight does Corymbia ficifolica 'Calypso' need?
Corymbia ficifolica 'Calypso' will thrive best in:
Preferred Soil?
Preferred Soil?
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?
Is Corymbia ficifolica 'Calypso' Drought Tolerant?
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.
Planting Information
How To Plant Your Corymbia ficifolica 'Calypso'
How To Plant Your Corymbia ficifolica 'Calypso'
Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Corymbia ficifolica 'Calypso'
Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Corymbia ficifolica 'Calypso'
Corymbia ficifolica 'Calypso' is expected to grow Approx. 40 – 60 cm per year.
Long Term Care For Your Corymbia ficifolica 'Calypso'
Long Term Care For Your Corymbia ficifolica 'Calypso'
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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