NSW Christmas Bush
Ceratopetalum Gummiferum
Details:
- Height: 3.6m, Width: 2.3m
- Full Sun
- Spring/Summer
- Frost Tolerant
A highly dense evergreen large shrub or small tree.
Features: Masses of creamy-white Spring flowers with bracts becoming larger and brilliant red by Christmas. Small serrated leaves are bronze pink when young.
Conditions: Grows best in sites with adequate Summer moisture. Prefers full sun and free draining soil. Will tolerate filtered sun.
For Best Results: Water during Summer. Mulch with organic water.
Planting Ideas and Uses:
- Specimen Shrub
- Colourful screening plant or informal hedge
- Floral arrangements
- Street tree
