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Callistemon citrinus
Crimson Bottlebrush
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Uses: This hardy reliable Callistemon has been the primary species in the production of a variety of cultivars including Callistemon citrinus 'White Anzac' and Callistemon citrinus 'Burgundy'. Prefers well drained soils but can tolerate wet winter conditions. Responds well to annual pruning and fertiliser.

  • Canopy Shape canopy-domed Domed
  • Height 2-5m
  • Spread 2-5m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Myrtaceae
  • Botanical Name Callistemon citrinus
  • Common Name Crimson Bottlebrush
  • Origin Qld, NSW, Vic
  • Habit Rounded
  • Landscape Coast, Coastal footslopes, 2nd line coast, Plains, Footslopes, Hills
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Crimson
  • Flowering Time Summer, Autumn
  • Foliage Green
  • Flower Type Bottlebrush
  • Purpose Ornamental, Shade
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Trunk Furrowed
  • Form Small Tree (Up to 7m)