Detail
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Callistemon citrinus 'Splendens'
Notes

Uses: In wider streetscapes, median strips, parks and reserves as a screening or feature tall shrub.
Tolerant of moderate coastal exposure.
Prune after flowering for dense habit.
Attracts nectar eating birds and insects.
Requires well-drained soils.
Note: This species is classified schedule 1, Regulation 24.2 under the Sewerage Act and may be planted in any street or road in any drainage area provided they are not planted closer than two metres to any sewer main or connection.

  • Height 3-4m
  • Spread 3-4m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Myrtaceae
  • Botanical Name Callistemon citrinus 'Splendens'
  • Habit Vigorous, Dense
  • Landscape Coast, Coastal footslopes, Footslopes, Hills, Plains, 2nd line coast
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Moderate frost
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Red
  • Flowering Time Spring, Summer
  • Flower Type Bottlebrush
  • Purpose Ornamental, Habitat
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Form Large Shrub (Usually exceeds 3.6m)