Red Flowering gum
Corymbia ficifolia
36.7783, -119.418
Field Notes
Description:
This eucalyptus tree had red seed pods,red flowers and it's young leaves and branches were tinged with red. It was not a fragrant tree. Bark was black and non peeling.
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Habitat:
Not a native of California. Brought into California during the Gold rush .
California eucalyptus is plagued by the Long Horn beetles. These tree do not support the local wild life . Oak is the predominant species supporting a lot of wild life.
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PublishedJanuary 24, 2012
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