Eucalyptus erythrocorys
Red-capped Gum
Description
A beautiful Eucalyptus that has spectacular flowers with interesting red buds which pop open to reveal yellow-green stamens that arrange themselves into clusters. The flowers are large (2-3â€) blooms from Fall to Spring and are great for cut flowers. It is drought tolerant and does best with well-draining soil. Growing 25-30' tall and as wide, it generally assumes a multi-trunked from and is fast growing. The curved blue-green leaves are another interesting quality of this tree. It attracts bees and hummingbirds.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
25-40'
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Flower Season
Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Blue Green
Bark Color
Brown
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy
Soil Condition
Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish
Accenting Features
Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Parking Lot
Special Uses
Cut Flowers, Screen, Wind Break
Attracts Wildlife
Birds, Hummingbirds
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.