Ceratopetalum Gummiferum

Bring iconic Australian festive color into your garden with Ceratopetalum gummiferum, widely known as the New South Wales Christmas Bush. Famous for its stunning transformation in early summer, this evergreen native produces delicate white flowers in spring, followed by a…

Bring iconic Australian festive color into your garden with Ceratopetalum gummiferum, widely known as the New South Wales Christmas Bush. Famous for its stunning transformation in early summer, this evergreen native produces delicate white flowers in spring, followed by a dramatic display of fiery red-to-pink sepals just in time for Christmas.

Whether you're creating a vibrant native hedge, attracting native birds to your backyard, or growing fresh cut flowers for holiday tables, this versatile native shrub is a must-have for home gardeners and landscapers alike.

Key Features & Benefits

Vibrant Seasonal Color: Displays brilliant crimson-red sepals from late spring through summer.
Native Pollinator Magnet: Attracts native birds, bees, and butterflies to your landscape.
Versatile Landscape Use: Perfect as a feature tree, privacy screen, informal hedge, or large pot specimen.
Long-Lasting Cut Flowers: Harvest fresh stems to make natural Australian festive floral arrangements.

Plant Overview & Quick Specs

Feature	Specification
Botanical Name	Ceratopetalum gummiferum
Common Name	New South Wales Christmas Bush
Plant Type	Evergreen Native Shrub / Small Tree
Mature Size	3–5m High × 2–3m Wide (Can be pruned smaller)
Sun Exposure	Full Sun to Light Part Shade (Full sun yields brightest red color)
Soil Requirements	Well-drained, sandy, loamy, or acidic soils
Water Needs	Low to Moderate (Drought-tolerant once established)
Hardiness	Mild frost tolerant; prefers warm-temperate and subtropical climates

☀️ Light Requirements

💧 Watering

🌱 Soil & Fertilizer

✂️ Pruning

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