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Crimson Bottlebrush

Callistemon Lanceolatus

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Overview

The Crimson Bottlebrush, Callistemon lanceolatus, is a vibrant shrub, reaching 5-10 ft high and 4-8 ft wide. Known for cylindrical, red flower spikes resembling bottle brushes, it blooms spring-fall. This evergreen prefers full sun, tolerates drought, and thrives in zones 9-11. It's an attractor for pollinators like hummingbirds and butterflies, offering low maintenance and high aesthetic appeal. Ideal for accenting and attracting wildlife in a variety of landscape designs.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, Very LowZones 9–10Climate Mediterranean
Crimson Bottlebrush (Callistemon Lanceolatus) — The Crimson Bottlebrush, Callistemon lanceolatus, is a vibrant shrub, reaching 5-10 ft high and 4-8 ft wide

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Myrtaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Photos (53)

Crimson Bottlebrush (Callistemon Lanceolatus) — though this may reduce the intensity of its flowering; tree for full or half, image 49
Crimson Bottlebrush (Callistemon Lanceolatus) — it is relatively drought-tolerant; the Crimson Bottlebrush requires a well-drained, image 50
Crimson Bottlebrush (Callistemon Lanceolatus) — growing up to 3 inches long; bloom from spring through summer, image 51
Crimson Bottlebrush (Callistemon Lanceolatus) — and often exude a lemony scent when crushed; the Crimson Bottlebrush, Callistemon lanceolatus, is a, image 52
Crimson Bottlebrush (Callistemon Lanceolatus) — The spectacular brush-like flowers; it thrives best in full sunlight but can tolerate partial shade, image 53

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