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Image of bird attractant, Callistemon rigidus or Bottlebrush
Tree. |
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Callistemon rigidus
(Bottlebrush
Tree) |
Origin: Native to Australia
Family: Myrtaceae
Light:
Full sun
Height: 10-12'
Spread: 6-8'
Blooms:
Bright red,
bottlebrush-shaped, in Spring
Foliage:
Evergreen, leathery,
narrow, lance-shaped
Soil: Well-drained, sandy loam, drought tolerant
Water: Regular
Propagation:
Seeds,
semi-hardwood cuttings
Pests: Maybe troubled by the catalpa sphinx, moth powdery mildew,
leaf spots
Comments: Callistemon
rigidus or Bottlebrush Tree is a hardy beautiful small tree or shrub.
It is a carefree and low maintenance plant. Bottlebrush Tree loves full
sun. It bears many
long-lasting flowers and attracts many bumblebees and birds.
Callistemon rigidus enhances the beauty of
the xeriscaping landscape with its floriferous bright red blooms.
It is carefree, low maintenance and tolerates drought well.
Bottlebrush Tree is a lovely and attractive plant to have.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 8-11 |
