NSW Christmas Bush - Ceratopetalum gummiferum
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Description
Ceratopetalum gummiferum, the New South Wales Christmas Bush. Is a tall shrub or small tree popular in cultivation due to its sepals that turn bright red-pink at around Christmas time.
Famous in NSW at Christmas time as an alternative to the pine tree as a Christmas decoration.
Common Name: NSW Christmas Bush Botanical Name: Ceratopetalum gummiferum Plant size: 15cm - 20cm Pot size: 75mm Max growth: Grows to about 5m high and 2m wide Maintenance: Keep well mulched as it does not like drying out. Very important to keep up the water to this plant when it's in full bloom - this will maintain the display longer. Trim back lightly after flowering. Planting:Attributes
Climate Zone
- Arid
- Cool
- Subtropical
- Temperate
- Tropical
Flowers
- Bird attracting
- Cut flowers
- Long lasting
- Striking Flowers
Garden Style
- Cottage Garden
- Native Garden
- Tropical Garden
Growth Rate
- Moderate
Hedging
- Border Hedge
- Privacy Screen
- Tall Hedge
- Wind break
Plant Type
- Evergreen
- Foliage Plants
- Large Shrubs
- Natives
- Small Trees
Position
- Full Sun
Uses
- Container Plants
- Feature planting
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