Botanical Name: Eucalyptus erythrocorys
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Common Name: Red-Cap Gum  
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

12-25'

 

Flower Color

Red, Yellow

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Very Low

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Clay

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Dry

 

Soil pH

Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer

 

Location Uses

Background

 

Special Uses

Screen, Shade Tree, Fire Resistant

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Information by: Kathleen Moore
Photographer: Mountain States Nursery
  • Description

  • Notes

Upright, evergreen tree grows quickly to 25' x 15'. Sickle shaped medium green leaves. In summer, red buds are followed by large lemon yellow clusters. Effective screen. Native to Australia.
Frost tolerant to 24 F. Also try Eucalyptus torquata.