Encyclopedia · Cunoniaceae · Ceratopetalum gummiferum
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Ceratopetalum gummiferum
Christmas Bush
Ceratopetalum · Cunoniaceae
A celebrated Sydney-region tree whose cream flowers are followed by vivid red enlarged sepals around Christmas. It is an excellent seasonal feature for protected gardens with reliable moisture.
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Classification
Genus
Ceratopetalum
Family
Cunoniaceae
Common name
Christmas Bush
Climate
temperate, subtropical
Ceratopetalum gummiferum belongs to the Ceratopetalum genus within the Cunoniaceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical zones in our experience. It is an Australian native we grow and specify regularly.
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Cultivation
Care sheet.
Water
Moderate
Light
Full sun to part shade
Soil
Moist, well-drained acidic soil
Growth rate
Moderate
Mature size
4–8 m H × 3–5 m W
Landscape use
feature tree
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Further reading
- 01Species profile and accepted Australian name — Atlas of Living Australia / Australian Plant Census
- 02Ceratopetalum gummiferum taxon photograph — Atlas of Living Australia image service
- 03Tree species list - urban suitability and selection attributes — City of Sydney
- 04Native Plants of the Inner West - page 12 — Inner West Council
- 05Christmas Bush - Backyard Habitat species profile — Northern Beaches Council
- 06Tree planting and selection lists — City of Ryde Council