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Tree | Eucalyptus forrestiana Fuchsia Gum |
Description | This compact tree is native to a small area near Esperance in Western Australia. Its most striking feature is the display of bright red flower buds which hang on the tree before opening to reveal clusters of yellow stamens from summer through to autumn. Foliage is dark green and the bark is smooth and grey, peeling off in long ribbons during summer. |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Form | Round |
Mature Size | 4-7 x 3-4m |
Uses | Great as a streetscape tree or small to large garden that adds colour in summer and winter. |
Position & Soil | Prefers moist soil in a sunny position. Prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate frost and drought. |
Features | Small Evergreen Round Avenue Feature Flower Native Specimen |
Pot sizes in production | |
Substitutes |
• Corymbia ficifolia 'Calypso' • Eucalyptus leucoxylon rosea • Eucalyptus macrandra • Eucalyptus salubris • Eucalyptus sideroxylon rosea • Eucalyptus torquata • Eucalyptus woodwardii |
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