Ceratopetalum Nsw Christmas Bush 140mm

The NSW Christmas Bush is an iconic Australian native treasured for its brilliant display of festive colour in the lead-up to Christmas. While the true flowers are small and white, it’s the striking red sepals that develop afterwards which create the plant’s signature show, lighting up the garden from late spring into summer. Its upright, bushy habit and glossy, serrated foliage make it a standout feature tree or screening shrub in native, coastal, or ornamental gardens.

This hardy species thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Once established, it is tolerant of dry conditions and brings year-round structure, with its spectacular seasonal colour providing a natural festive highlight for Australian gardens.

Tip: For the best Christmas colour, prune lightly after the red display has finished. This encourages fresh new growth, which is where the following year's showy red sepals will form. Avoid pruning too late in the season, or you may reduce next year’s display.