Waterwise Plant Details

Coral gum, Coolgardie Gum

A small, hardy evergreen tree with pretty coral-pink flowers. Native to the poor and shallow soils of the Goldfields, the Coral Gum tolerates dry summers and poor soils yet rewards with a conspicuous show of flowers in spring or summer.

The coral-pink or creamy flowers are also known for their abundant nectar and bird attracting. The latent hardiness and smaller adult size of the tree makes it a popular choice as a street tree, but it also works well as a feature tree in water-wise gardens and native plantings.

Grows best in full sun and can grow in a variety of soils including poor, shallow or rocky. Tolerates dry summers and urban environments. Needs good drainage.

Pronunciation: Yew-kal-ip-tus