NSW Christmas Bush - Ceratopetalum gummiferum

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Ceratopetalum gummiferum, the New South Wales Christmas Bush. Is a tall shrub or small tree popular in cultivation due to its sepals that turn bright red-pink at around Christmas time.

Famous in NSW at Christmas time as an alternative to the pine tree as a Christmas decoration.

Common Name: NSW Christmas Bush Botanical Name: Ceratopetalum gummiferum Plant size: 15cm - 20cm Pot size: 75mm Max growth: Grows to about 5m high and 2m wide Maintenance: Keep well mulched as it does not like drying out. Very important to keep up the water to this plant when it's in full bloom - this will maintain the display longer. Trim back lightly after flowering. Planting:

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