Eucalyptus erythrocorys (Red-cap Gum )

Eucalyptus erythrocorys (Red-cap Gum) yellow flower and green leaves on tree close up
Eucalyptus erythrocorys (Red-cap Gum) yellow flower amidst narrow green leaves against a blue sky

Botanical name: Eucalyptus erythrocorys

Common name: Red-cap Gum

Family: Myrtaceae

Origin: Australia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWater Requirement: Low. Allow soil to dry out between wateringsWatering: Moderate; tolerates dry conditions
Yellow, orange flowersFlower color: Yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Fragrant plantFragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant

Eucalyptus erythrocorys is one of the most spectacular of the eucalypts when in flower. Small, bushy tree has very dark green foliage and a white trunk. It has bright red caps that reveal yellow flower clusters when blooming throughout the year. The foliage of nearly all species has a strong pungent odor similar to menthol.

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Image gallery: 7 images
Eucalyptus erythrocorys (Red-cap Gum) yellow flower close up with narrow green leaves
Eucalyptus erythrocorys (Red-cap Gum) yellow flower cluster nestles among narrow green leaves on branches
Eucalyptus erythrocorys (Red-cap Gum) pink flower buds, close up held within a human palm.
Eucalyptus erythrocorys (Red-cap Gum) flower buds resting on a person's palm for scale.
Eucalyptus erythrocorys (Red-cap Gum) yellow flower close up with green leaves for plant identification purposes
Eucalyptus erythrocorys (Red-cap Gum) yellow flower with many fine stamens nestled among thick green foliage
Eucalyptus erythrocorys (Red-cap Gum) yellow flower close up capturing the golden stamens and center parts.
Eucalyptus erythrocorys (Red-cap Gum) yellow flower center with many thin stamens radiating from the middle.
Eucalyptus erythrocorys (Red-cap Gum) yellow flower cluster close up on narrow green leaves.
Eucalyptus erythrocorys (Red-cap Gum) yellow flower clusters surrounded by long narrow green foliage.
Eucalyptus erythrocorys (Red-cap Gum) red flower buds and yellow stamen close up plant
Eucalyptus erythrocorys (Red-cap Gum) red caps cover emerging yellow stamens on the tree branches.
Eucalyptus erythrocorys (Red-cap Gum) bright red flower caps with green stamens close up
Eucalyptus erythrocorys (Red-cap Gum) with distinct red caps and yellow stamens amidst narrow leaves.


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