{"product_id":"eucalyptus-erythrocorys","title":"Eucalyptus Erythrocorys","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllyarrie \/ Red-Capped Gum \/ Helmet Nut Gum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-end=\"53\" data-start=\"28\"\u003eEucalyptus erythrocorys\u003c\/em\u003e (Illyarrie \/ Red-capped Gum)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Myrtaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia (WA coastal sandplains)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen tree\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA spectacular small gum prized for its brilliant yellow flowers with striking red bud caps. \u003cem data-end=\"308\" data-start=\"283\"\u003eEucalyptus erythrocorys\u003c\/em\u003e forms a broad, sculptural canopy of grey- to blue-green foliage on smooth, mottled bark. Superb for coastal and Mediterranean SA gardens where you want long, nectar-rich bloom and low water needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–8 m H × 3–6 m W (small, spreading tree)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40-80 cm per year under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen grey\/blue-green lance leaves; smooth, patchy bark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very large, showy yellow stamens from distinctive red caps (opercula); decorative gumnuts follow\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Year-round structure and bark interest; main flowering late summer–autumn (with spot blooms after rain)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy nectar for bees and honeyeaters; gumnuts and canopy provide habitat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought-tolerant (once established), heat-tolerant, wind-tolerant, second-line coastal-tolerant; light frost (protect young growth from hard frost)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avenue\/specimen: 1 tree per 16–36 m² (4–6 m apart), depending on desired canopy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e No — toxic to pets (essential oils\/eucalyptol); prevent chewing of leaves\/pods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (needs open sky for best form and flowering)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining sands or loams; thrives on limestone\/calcareous soils; avoid heavy, waterlogged clay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: 2 deep soaks\/week for 8–12 weeks. 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