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Foliage:
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Simple alternate, green lanceolate leaves 7cm. Young foliage is pink.
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Flower:
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Profuse, bright red flower spikes to 9cm in spring, summer and autumn, then sparsely throughout winter.
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Fruit:
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Capsules (woody).
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Other features:
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Long slender drooping branches. Rough dark grey furrowed bark.
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Natural distribution:
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North-eastern, north of Hunter river, NSW and eastern Qld to higher table lands.
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Soils:
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Medium to heavy soils. Will not take tolerate saline soils.
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Natural vegetation:
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Banks of rivers / creeks.
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Landcare use:
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Watercourses. Sunny spots. Bird attracting. Pollen and nectar producing.
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Propagation:
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Seed.
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Pests and diseases:
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Relatively pest / disease free.
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