Callistemon viminalis
Weeping Bottlebrush
Plant Facts
Scientific Name | Callistemon viminalis |
Principal Common Name | Weeping Bottlebrush |
Common Name(s) | |
Synonym | |
Description | Evergreen shrub or small tree with pendulous or weeping form. Bright red densely packed flowers with extended stamen makes it look like a bottlebrush. |
General Comments | |
Origin | |
Nativity | Australia |
Height Range | 20 - 30 FT |
Spread Range | 10 - 15 FT |
Flower Showy | Y |
Warning | |
Sunset Zones | 6 : 7 : 8 : 9 : 12 : 13 : 14 : 15 : 16 : 17 : 18 : 19 : 20 : 21 : 22 : 23 : 24 |
USDA Zones | |
Leaf Color | Bronze-Green : Medium Green |
Leaf Texture | Leathery : Medium : Strap-like |
Form | Shrub : Small Tree |
Flower Color | Red |
Flower Time | May : June : July |
Months | |
Ease of Growing | Average |
Light Preferences | Sun (minimum 8 hours direct sun) |
Soil Preferences | Any |
Watering Preferences | Medium |
Outstanding Features | Attracts Birds : Evergreen : Flower : Form : Poor Soil tolerant : Wet tolerant |
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