Eucalyptus ficifolia, Corymbia ficifolia
Red-Flowering Gum

An evergreen tree with a narrow trunk and an open-branching crown. Bark is gray-brown and furrowed. Leaves are dark green, leathery, and are usually egg-shaped or lance-shaped with frequent variations. Showy, red flowers are arranged in long clusters. Native to Australia.

USDA zones: 8 - 11
Sunset zones: 5, 6, 8 - 24, H1, H2
Mature size: 18 - 45 feet high and 20 - 60 feet wide
Light needs: full sun
Water needs: little to no water