EUCALYPTS
Albany Red Flowering Gum
Corymbia ficifolia
Albany Red Flowering Gum 1
Corymbia ficifolia These vibrant red-orange flowers will appear from December to May on trees which can grow to 10 metres - they make a gorgeous spectacle
Gillam's Bell
Darwinia oxylepis Another example of looking on the inside - you often find hidden gems
Gillam's Bell top
Darwinia oxylepis Whilst these flowers don't look much like their cousins, they are part of the Myrtaceae or Myrtle family
Illyarrie red capped gum
Eucalyptus erythrocorys
Illyarrie red capped gum 1
Eucalyptus erythrocorys When these trees are in flower they are spectacular with their bright yellow flowers, large scarlet buds and dark green leaves. Lucky for us they can flower from February to April
Illyarrie red capped gum 2
Eucalyptus erythrocorys
Illyarrie Red Capped Gum with bees
Eucalyptus erythrocorys
Marri Tree Flower
Corymbia calophylla These towering trees flower between February and April providing very tasty food for many native birds and animals. The nuts known locally as "honkey nuts" can be hazard underfoot and can be very loud on iron rooves
Marri Tree Flower 1
Corymbia calophylla
Marri Tree Flower 2
Corymbia calophylla
Mottlecah bud
Eucalyptus macrocarpa Here is the bud just opening with the flower pushing the cap off
Mottlecah open
Eucalyptus macrocarpa These are not large trees but are quite distinctive due to their silvery-grey elliptical foliage. The red flowers are large and showy and can be seen from August to January
Scarlet Pear Gum
Eucalyptus stoatei Believe it or not, the main attraction with this Eucalypt is the scarlet fruit. The yellow flowers compliment the fruit beautifully. The flowering period can occur between July and February
Thick Leaved Mallee
Eucalyptus pachyphylla The creamy flowers contrast beautifully with the red caps of the buds. The trees flower from April to July and as you can see are attractive to bees