This evergreen, large shrub/small tree produces excessive amounts of tiny white flowers in Spring followed by large, pink to red flowers during summer.
Common Name:
NSW Christmas Tree
Description:
This evergreen, large shrub/small tree produces excessive amounts of tiny white flowers in Spring followed by large, pink to red flowers during summer.
Categories:
Growing Conditions:
Uses:
feature tree, summer display.
Position:
Favours sun and part shade, open position in well drained soil. Avoid heavy, wet clay soils.
Care:
Prune after flowering to ensure a strong new growth. Fertilise during spring to increase flower crop. In order to restrict weed growth and keep roots cool and moist, apply mulch.
Planting:
Plant in free draining soil.
Height:
Up to 10m
Width:
Up to 6m
Pot Sizes:
Ceratopetalum gummiferum
This evergreen, large shrub/small tree produces excessive amounts of tiny white flowers in Spring followed by large, pink to red flowers during summer.