Ceratopetalum gummiferum
NSW CHRISTMAS BUSH, FESTIVAL BUSH
Cunoniaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind, light frost
6m
Plant habit
 
3m

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Garden Styles: suits mediterranean & bush designs

Uses: informal screen, cut flowers, street tree, shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting

 
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Ceratopetalum gummiferum
NSW CHRISTMAS BUSH, FESTIVAL BUSH
Cunoniaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind, light frost
6m
Plant habit
 
3m

FEATURES

Flowers: cream followed by red, pink or white calyxes

Flowering Time: late spring to late summer


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean & bush designs

Uses: informal screen, cut flowers, street tree, shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting






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