Corymbia ficifolia ‘Phil’s Orange’ – Fiery Orange Blooms with Native Flair 🔥🌳
 
Striking, sculptural, and bursting with colour, Corymbia ficifolia ‘Phil’s Orange’ is a stunning WA flowering gum known for its profuse bright orange blooms that light up the landscape in summer. This grafted small tree combines showy flowers, glossy green foliage, and a compact form — making it a standout choice for feature planting, native gardens, or streetscapes. 🌞🧡
 
Loved by birds, bees, and passers-by, 'Phil’s Orange' brings both beauty and biodiversity to your garden. Its moderate size and excellent drought tolerance make it a practical yet eye-catching addition to suburban and coastal gardens alike. 🐝🌿
 
Mature Size:
🔸 Height: 4 – 6 m
🔸 Width: 3 – 5 m
 
Why You’ll Love It:
🔥 Vivid orange flowers in summer for high-impact colour
🦜 Attracts birds, bees, and pollinators
🌿 Grafted form for better performance and size control
🌱 Ideal as a feature tree in native or modern gardens
💧 Hardy, drought-tolerant, and low-maintenance once established
 
Care Tips:
Plant in a full sun position with well-drained soil. Water regularly during establishment. Prune only lightly after flowering if needed to maintain shape. Mulch to retain moisture and protect roots. Use a low-phosphorus native fertiliser in spring.
 
Corymbia ‘Phil’s Orange’ delivers blazing colour and native beauty in a compact, manageable form — a true highlight in any warm-climate garden. 🧡🌿