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Callistemon phoeniceus

Species
  • Icon of shrub form Shrub
Family Myrtaceae
Synonyms Melaleuca phoenicea
Common names Bottlebrush, Fiery Bottlebrush, Lesser Bottlebrush

Climatic Suitability
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Callistemon phoeniceus: whole shrub in flower
Credit: The Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney
Callistemon phoeniceus: flower close up
Credit: The Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney
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Form

Height in cultivation 2 – 4 m
Spread in cultivation 2 – 5 m
Origin Native
Flower colour Cream, red
Flower period spring, summer, winter
Leaf colour Green, grey-green
Leaf loss Evergreen

Site

Urban space type Garden, water sensitive urban design
Use erosion control, feature, ground cover, playground friendly, screen, windbreak
Soil texture clay, loam, sand
Soil pH acidic, alkaline, neutral
Planting & Maintenance Poorly drained soil, well drained soil

Performance

Shade tolerance Full sun Part shade
Tolerance Moderate drought
Moderate frost
Moderate coastal
Biodiversity Bird Insect Pollinator

Climate Suitability

Climate suitability

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