Callistemon citrinus tree

When I was but a wee lass, I was uprooted from my Australian home and whisked to lands far, far away. Finding myself in Austin, Texas, and homeless to boot, I felt comforted that my foster home, Co…

These small trees for landscaping will have a big impact on the aesthetic appeal of your garden. Add more color to your exterior this season.

Callistemon citrinus is an evergreen Shrub growing to 4.5 m (14ft) by 2.5 m (8ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in leaf all year, in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils and can grow in very acid soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry…

I don't have a favorite tree, or any other plant for that matter. I'm sure you'll understand, since there are just so many great trees vying for my affections with their unique foliage, branching structures and other enticements... how could anyone honestly pick a favorite? One tree that does come pretty close to perfection is callistemon citrinus. Its a winner in all respects! . In fact, I love lemon bottlebrushes so much that I've planted three, (count em') three in my small garden in…

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Callistemon Citrinus "Bottle Tree"

Callistemon citrinus 'Kings Park Special' from Melbourne wholesale advanced plant nursery, specialising in advanced and semi-advanced container grown plants, trees & shrubs.

"Weeping Bottle Brush".This variety has attractive salmon pink-red new foliage and rich red bottle brush like flower's.Very hardy and can be used to form a hedg...

One look at the blooms on the callistemon lanceolatus, a medium sized shrub, will explain why we refer to it as lemon bottlebrush or crimson bottlebrush.