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Callistemon citrinus

Lemon Bottlebrush

Plant photo of: Callistemon citrinus
Information by:         Photographer: Normans/Bender/Mullany

 

Description

A large evergreen shrub, the Lemon Bottlebrush bears masses of bright red flowers in the spring and summer that are shaped, as the name implies, like a 'bottle brush.' New foliage grows in a bright, bronzy red. This shrub can reach 25' tall and wide but can be pruned to desirable size. Leaves are aromatic and round. Flowers attract hummingbirds and also created litter. This plant tolerates full to part sun and is drought tolerant once it's established. It is versatile as it can be espaliered, used as a street tree, or privacy hedge. Some people are allergic to the pollen.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

Width Range

n/a

Flower Color

Red

Flower Season

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Intermittent

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

Brown

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Espalier, Showy Flowers, Specimen, Standard

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Foundation

Special Uses

Filler, Hedge, Screen, Wind Break, Fire Resistant

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Lawn watering more than 5 minutes usually results in runoff. Use multiple cycle starts.