Bottlebrush
Scientific Name
Callistemon spp.
Geographical Considerations
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View this image below in landscape mode highly recommended
Hardiness Zones
8a to 11
This plant is not native to Florida.
Yard Conditions
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Optimal Light
Bottlebrush grows best in Full Sun.
Light Range
It performs in Partial Shade to Full Sun
Soil Texture
Sandy Loam
Soil Moisture
Well Drained
Soil pH
Slightly Acid to Slightly Alkaline (6.0-7.2)
Salt Tolerance
Medium
DroughtTolerance
High
Wind Resistance
Medium Low
Toxicity
Not known
Nematode Tolerance
Not known
Appearance
What will it look like as it grows?
Plant Type
- Shrubs - Large
- Trees - Small
Plant Shape
- Weeping
- Irregular
- Upright
Leaf Persistence
Bottlebrush is Evergreen
Spread
6-15 feet
Height
6-30 feet
Growth Rate
Moderate
Leaf Size
Small
Leaf Texture
Fine
Flower Size
Large
Flower Month
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
Flower Color
- Varies
- Red
- White
Plant Role for Butterflies
Nectar
Additional Detail
Except: Callistemon viminalis | Pests/Diseases: susceptible to some pests and diseases, but not usually a problem | attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, pollinators
