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Lemon Bottlebrush

Callistemon Citrinus

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Overview

The Lemon Bottlebrush (Callistemon citrinus) is an eye-catching evergreen shrub, notable for its vibrant red, brush-like flowers and citrus-scented leaves. It reaches a mature size of 8-10 feet tall and 5-8 feet wide, flourishing in full sun and well-drained soils. This Australian native offers year-round interest, is drought-tolerant, and attracts hummingbirds and pollinators, making it an excellent addition to low-maintenance and wildlife-friendly gardens.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, Very LowZones 9–10Type TreeClimate Mediterranean
Lemon Bottlebrush (Callistemon Citrinus) — Callistemon citrinus thrives in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11; ensuring the plant remains a focal, image 96

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Very Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Mature height
15–25 Ft.
Mature width
12–20 Ft.

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Myrtaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Lemon Bottlebrush (Callistemon Citrinus) — making it an excellent addition to low-maintenance and wildlife-friendly gardens; however, it is advisable to
Lemon Bottlebrush (Callistemon Citrinus) — In more temperate regions; however, it is advisable to provide supplemental watering during the dry months
Lemon Bottlebrush (Callistemon Citrinus) — and attracts hummingbirds and pollinators; this plant is a popular choice for adding splashes of vivid, image 174
Lemon Bottlebrush (Callistemon Citrinus) — Callistemon citrinus may require protection from frost.<br><br>Whether used as a specimen plant, image 76
Lemon Bottlebrush (Callistemon Citrinus) — The Lemon Bottlebrush (Callistemon citrinus) is an eye-catching evergreen shrub; it reaches a mature, image 57
Lemon Bottlebrush (Callistemon Citrinus) — However, it is advisable to provide supplemental watering during the dry months; this plant is a popular, image 158
Lemon Bottlebrush (Callistemon Citrinus) — Callistemon citrinus may require protection from frost.<br><br>Whether used as a specimen plant, image 160
Lemon Bottlebrush (Callistemon Citrinus) — brush-like flowers and citrus-scented leaves; however, it is advisable to provide supplemental watering during the
Lemon Bottlebrush (Callistemon Citrinus) — In more temperate regions; however, it is advisable to provide supplemental watering during the dry, image 131
Lemon Bottlebrush (Callistemon Citrinus) — slow-release fertilizer in the growing season will encourage vibrant blooms and healthy growth; ensuring, image 164
Lemon Bottlebrush (Callistemon Citrinus) — making it an excellent addition to low-maintenance and wildlife-friendly gardens; however, it is, image 63
Lemon Bottlebrush (Callistemon Citrinus) — and attracts hummingbirds and pollinators; this plant is a popular choice for adding splashes of vivid, image 62
Lemon Bottlebrush (Callistemon Citrinus) — attracting pollinators such as bees and hummingbirds; however, it is advisable to provide supplemental, image 99
Lemon Bottlebrush (Callistemon Citrinus) — This hardy shrub prefers full sun to partial shade and is adaptable to a variety of soil types; it reaches a mature
Lemon Bottlebrush (Callistemon Citrinus) — The flowers can reach lengths of approximately 4 to 6 inches; ensuring the plant remains a focal point, image 72
Lemon Bottlebrush (Callistemon Citrinus) — red flowers in the garden; this plant is a popular choice for adding splashes of vivid red to landscapes, image 82
Lemon Bottlebrush (Callistemon Citrinus) — making it an excellent addition to low-maintenance and wildlife-friendly gardens
Lemon Bottlebrush (Callistemon Citrinus) — This hardy shrub prefers full sun to partial shade and is adaptable to a variety of soil types; it, image 97
Lemon Bottlebrush (Callistemon Citrinus) — or part of a mixed border; it reaches a mature size of 8-10 feet tall and 5-8 feet wide, flourishing in, image 105
Lemon Bottlebrush (Callistemon Citrinus) — However, it is advisable to provide supplemental watering during the dry months; this plant is a popular, image 102
Lemon Bottlebrush (Callistemon Citrinus) — or part of a mixed border; it reaches a mature size of 8-10 feet tall and 5-8 feet wide, flourishing in, image 161
Lemon Bottlebrush (Callistemon Citrinus) — ensuring the plant remains a focal point in the landscape all year round
Lemon Bottlebrush (Callistemon Citrinus) — In more temperate regions; however, it is advisable to provide supplemental watering during the dry, image 103
Lemon Bottlebrush (Callistemon Citrinus) — notable for its vibrant red; this plant is a popular choice for adding splashes of vivid red to, image 170
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