Description: Corymbia ‘Scentuous’ is a spectacular flowering gum renowned for its vibrant display of large, fluffy pink blossoms and its exceptional fragrance. Flowering from summer through into autumn, this grafted variety produces masses of eye-catching blooms that contrast beautifully against its glossy green foliage, creating a bold feature in any garden. The flowers are rich in nectar, attracting birds, bees and other pollinators, adding life and movement to the landscape. Bred for improved performance and a more compact habit, ‘Scentuous’ is well suited to Melbourne’s climate, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil. It performs best in an open position with good air circulation and benefits from protection from heavy frost while young. With its strong ornamental appeal, manageable size and highly scented flowers, this flowering gum is ideal as a feature tree in suburban gardens, large courtyards or statement plantings.
Form: *Tree - Small
Mature Size: Height: 4–6 m Width: 3–5 m
Aspect: *Full Sun
Flowering: *Flowers in Summer *Flowers in Autumn
Flower Colour: *Bright pink
Key Attributes: *Australian native *Bird Attracting *Bee Attracting *Scented flowers *Feature tree *Drought tolerant once established
Toxicity: Not known to be toxic to humans. Leaves may cause mild stomach upset if ingested by pets in large quantities.
