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Eucalyptus erythrocorys
Illyarrie, Red Cap Gum
Notes Uses: Coastal malllee from Western Australia.
Naturally grow on limestone ridges.
This very attractive small tree has bright red caps on the fruit that open out to thick sprays of yellow stamens in winter and autumn.
  • Canopy Shape canopy-open Open
  • Height 6-8m
  • Spread 4-5m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Myrtaceae
  • Botanical Name Eucalyptus erythrocorys
  • Common Name Illyarrie, Red Cap Gum
  • Origin WA
  • Habit Upright to spreading
  • Landscape 2nd line coast, Coastal footslopes, Plains
  • Soil Texture Loam, Sand, Clay
  • pH Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Lime, Moderate frost
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Yellow, Red, Pink
  • Flowering Time Autumn, Winter
  • Foliage Grey-green
  • Flower Type Eucalypt-type
  • Purpose Ornamental, Habitat
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Trunk Smooth
  • Form Medium Tree (Usually between 5m & 11m)