Ceratopetalum Gummiferum (New South Wales Christmas Bush)
Ceratopetalum Gummiferum (New South Wales Christmas Bush)
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Ceratopetalum Gummiferum, commonly known as New South Wales Christmas Bush, is a beautiful Australian native shrub or small tree admired for its festive seasonal colour and elegant garden presence. It produces masses of small white flowers, followed by showy pink to red bracts that create a stunning display around the Christmas season, making it a standout feature plant for native gardens, borders, and landscape designs.
Perfect for customers wanting a hardy, ornamental native with strong visual appeal, Ceratopetalum Gummiferum is ideal as a feature shrub, screening plant, or seasonal garden highlight. Its attractive green foliage, colourful flowering display, and suitability for well-drained sunny positions make it a reliable choice for adding structure, colour, and Australian character to outdoor spaces.

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Mature height
3–6 m
Mature width
2–3 m
Spacing
2.5–3 m apart
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Green foliage, white flowers, pink to red bracts
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Spring to summer, with colourful bracts often displaying around Christmas
Sun tolerance
Full sun to part shade
Maintenance
Low to moderate; prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth
Root System
Non-invasive when planted with suitable spacing; prefers well-drained soil and consistent moisture while establishing