Waterwise Plant Details
Illyarrie, Red Cap Gum
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![eucalyptus erythrocorys](https://pw-cdn.watercorporation.com.au/-/media/Images/Residential/Save-water/Waterwise-plant-search/Plants/eucalyptus_erythrocorys02.jpg?la=en&rev=3f48fff7492f491783cc18b441f882db&ap=Bottom&h=500&ch=500&w=375&la=en&hash=7E76DB2AD1A56710E8885EF891E14163)
![eucalyptus erythrocorys](https://pw-cdn.watercorporation.com.au/-/media/Images/Residential/Save-water/Waterwise-plant-search/Plants/eucalyptus_erythrocorys03.jpg?la=en&rev=0f509f14a1404d6492de11f3186a1b03&ap=Bottom&h=500&ch=500&w=667&la=en&hash=16AEF694598D6598CFE6B8890927F2F4)
- Family: MYRTACEAE
- Genus: Eucalyptus
- Species: erythrocorys
A highly ornamental, medium, evergreen tree to 8 metres high and 4 metres wide with a single trunk with smooth, light bark becoming rough and flaky at the base. Dense, dark green leaves and bright red flower caps in autumn fall to reveal golden-yellow flowers. Large nuts follow the flowers. In large quantities, these weigh down the branches. Bird attractant. May be hard pruned if necessary.
Pronunciation: Yew-kal-ip-tus