Ceratopetalum Gummiferum ‘Alberys Red’ (Alberys Red Christmas Bush)
Ceratopetalum Gummiferum ‘Alberys Red’ (Alberys Red Christmas Bush)
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Ceratopetalum Gummiferum ‘Alberys Red’ (Alberys Red Christmas Bush) is an evergreen Australian shrub prized for its glossy green foliage and vibrant red sepals that appear in spring, creating a festive display. It produces small inconspicuous flowers, with the colourful sepals providing the main visual impact.
This cultivar forms a dense, bushy shrub suitable for hedging, screening or feature planting in gardens and landscape designs. It is hardy once established, responds well to pruning, and requires minimal maintenance while providing reliable seasonal colour.
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Mature height
2 to 4 metres
Mature width
1.5 to 3 metres
Spacing
1.5 to 2.5 metres
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Glossy green foliage with vibrant red sepals
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Spring September to November
Sun tolerance
Full sun to part shade
Maintenance
Low maintenance with occasional pruning to maintain shape and promote flowering
Root System
Moderately deep root system typically 50 to 100 cm with fibrous spreading roots non invasive