At a conservative estimate there are over 900 species and subspecies of eucalypts in Australia. They make up the very essence of 'the bush'. Generally the mass of olive foliage overpowers the distinct ...

If you’ve been on a summertime stroll in recent weeks, chances are you’ve seen a red flowering gum, Corymbia ficifolia. This species comes from a small area of south west Western Australia but has ...

Less than 80 years ago, regent honeyeaters ruled Australia’s flowering gum forests, with huge raucous flocks roaming from Adelaide to Rockhampton. Now, there are less than 300 birds left in the wild.

The red-flowering gum is not for those who like their street trees lined up military fashion or who love uniformity and predictability. This is an extreme individualist for gardeners who like to ...