Unrelenting heat and no rain has triggered widespread die-offs of trees and plants in the climate change hotspot of southwest Western Australia.

With no real relief in sight, this can intensify and expand, write experts from Murdoch University + @UWAnews. theconversation.com/the-big-dry-fo…

Please congratulate your 2024 #EucalyptoftheYear , the incredible Red-flowering Gum, Corymbia ficifolia!

This Western Australian endemic is one of the most widely planted eucalypt in Australia and around the world!

Congrats to the #FriendsofFicifolia !
#NationalEucalyptDay

Eucalypt Australia Remember The Wild It's been a cracking year for the Red-flowering Gum so far, so I'm voting for it to be Euc of the Year 2024! #ficifolia

💯 - vote 1 Corymbia ficifolia1

yes, yes it should be1 Vot 1 #friendsofficifolia !

There is still time to vote Red Flowering Gum for Euc of the year and put RFG in its rightful spot at the top of the list. Don't get distracted by those other entries. Vote RFG!!

#friendsofficifolia #wildoz #ozflora #nature #wildflowerhour #flower

Red-flowering Gum, Corymbia ficifolia
📍 WA
⬆️ 2-12 metres

With explosive colour, non-shedding bark and a versatile range of cultivars, this Western Australian species is one of the most widely-planted eucalypts.
Is it your #EucalyptoftheYear ? Vote now: eucalyptaustralia.org.au/eucalypt-of-th…

Voting is OPEN for this year’s #EucalyptOfTheYear with options focussed on #UrbanChampions

Corymbia ficifolia is the ultimate since it has a narrow native distribution in southern WA, but planted in many urban centres!

ICONIC eh!?

#FriendsOfFicifolia
#ChampionCorymbia

especially vote if your favourite is #Corymbia #ficifolia #friendofficifolia

Voting is now open for the 2024 #EucalyptoftheYear : Urban Champions edition!
Meet the ten contenders and vote now at eucalyptaustralia.org.au/eucalypt-of-th… then tell us who you voted for!
#LoveAGum #NationalEucalyptDay

Voting for the 2024 Eucalypt of the Year opens tomorrow!!!
Who's excited?!?!

#EucalyptoftheYear #LoveAGum_urban #NationalEucalyptDay

Voting for the 2024 #EucalyptoftheYear opens in two weeks!

This year, we're focusing on urban champions, & there are just 10 species in contention!

Which species do you think are on our list? Should we release the list early to give you time to build a campaign?

Let us know ⬇️

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