Plant of the month: Corymbia ficifolia
Corymbia ficifolia hails from a tiny corner of the south-west of Western Australia but has earned its place in gardens across the country. Unlike most other gums, it has a dense, rounded canopy and shorter stature (grafted cultivars) making it ideal as a street tree or feature for small gardens.
MIFGS edit: African-Australian
As a South African-born Australian, I was thrilled to see quite a few gardens at this year’s Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show celebrating the connections between our diverse plants and cultures.
