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Callistemon 'Kings Park Special'
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Uses: This larger, vigorous Callistemon is a versatile plant which can be used in a variety of locations and situations. Its compact shape makes it useful for areas with minimal space. Can be used as feature small tree or as a screen or hedge. Is a good plant for coastal or exposed positions. Is drought tolerant but does best with some extra water and well drained soils.

  • Canopy Shape canopy-domed Domed
  • Height 3-5m
  • Spread 2-4m
  • Position
    • position-partshade Part Shade
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Myrtaceae
  • Botanical Name Callistemon 'Kings Park Special'
  • Origin WA
  • Habit Erect, Dense
  • Landscape Plains, Footslopes, Hills, Coast, Coastal footslopes, 2nd line coast
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Lime, Moderate frost
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Red
  • Flowering Time Spring, Autumn, Summer
  • Foliage Dark-green
  • Flower Type Bottlebrush
  • Purpose Ornamental, Screen
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Trunk Furrowed
  • Form Small Tree (Up to 7m)
The following Adelaide Councils have this tree on their preferred species list: Gawler,City of Onkaparinga