White Bottlebrush,Willow Bottlebrush. Erect to spreading shrub or small tree with papery white bark and narrow willow-like, pale green leaves. Bears pale yellow bottlebrush-like flowers sometimes red, pink or mauve. Max Height 2m. Max Spread 2m. Flowers April to August. Full sun. Not hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Callistemon salignus
Erect to spreading shrub or small tree with papery white bark and narrow willow-like, pale green leaves. Bears pale yellow bottlebrush-like flowers sometimes red, pink or mauve.
Additional information
| Generic | Callistemon |
|---|---|
| Species | salignus |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | White Bottlebrush, Willow Bottlebrush |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | Acidic |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 2m |
| Family | Myrtaceae |
| Spread | 2m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly columnar |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Not hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | |
| Border | Border, Pot, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
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