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Weeping Bottlebrush

Callistemon Viminalis

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Overview

Callistemon viminalis, or Weeping Bottlebrush, is a captivating evergreen with arching branches and pendulous foliage reaching up to 15-25 feet tall and 10-15 feet wide. Its distinctive red brush-like flowers bloom spring through summer, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. Suited for USDA zones 9-11, it thrives in full sun with moderate water. Plant in well-drained soil for a vibrant splash in residential or public landscapes. Prune to maintain shape and health.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 9–11Type TreeClimate Mediterranean
Weeping Bottlebrush (Callistemon Viminalis) — Originating from Australia, this plant is favored for its unique, striking flowers and weeping growth, image 55

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Myrtaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Weeping Bottlebrush (Callistemon Viminalis) — Prune to maintain shape and health; its distinctive red brush-like flowers bloom spring through summer, image 52
Weeping Bottlebrush (Callistemon Viminalis) — The Weeping Bottlebrush is relatively low-maintenance
Weeping Bottlebrush (Callistemon Viminalis) — Originating from Australia, this plant is favored for its unique, striking flowers and weeping growth habit
Weeping Bottlebrush (Callistemon Viminalis) — tree for full or half; ensuring a captivating garden spectacle year-round
Weeping Bottlebrush (Callistemon Viminalis) — Plant in well-drained soil for a vibrant splash in residential or public landscapes; it's also, image 75
Weeping Bottlebrush (Callistemon Viminalis) — Plant in well-drained soil for a vibrant splash in residential or public landscapes; it's also resistant to most
Weeping Bottlebrush (Callistemon Viminalis) — The Weeping Bottlebrush is relatively low-maintenance; it bursts into color with vibrant red, image 112
Weeping Bottlebrush (Callistemon Viminalis) — In spring and periodically throughout the year; making it a suitable choice for focal points in, image 84
Weeping Bottlebrush (Callistemon Viminalis) — making it a suitable choice for focal points in medium to large gardens; in spring and periodically, image 153
Weeping Bottlebrush (Callistemon Viminalis) — Plant in well-drained soil for a vibrant splash in residential or public landscapes; it's also, image 99
Weeping Bottlebrush (Callistemon Viminalis) — it bursts into color with vibrant red; the Weeping Bottlebrush is relatively low-maintenance, image 133
Weeping Bottlebrush (Callistemon Viminalis) — It is hardy to USDA zones 9 through 11 and is drought-tolerant once established, requiring minimal, image 159
Weeping Bottlebrush (Callistemon Viminalis) — In spring and periodically throughout the year; making it a suitable choice for focal points in, image 132
Weeping Bottlebrush (Callistemon Viminalis) — enduring selection for any landscape design; which droop gracefully and are covered in narrow
Weeping Bottlebrush (Callistemon Viminalis) — Originating from Australia, this plant is favored for its unique, striking flowers and weeping growth habit; red
Weeping Bottlebrush (Callistemon Viminalis) — Prune to maintain shape and health; its distinctive red brush-like flowers bloom spring through summer, image 148
Weeping Bottlebrush (Callistemon Viminalis) — which droop gracefully and are covered in narrow; enduring selection for any landscape design, image 130
Weeping Bottlebrush (Callistemon Viminalis) — enduring selection for any landscape design; which droop gracefully and are covered in narrow, image 91
Weeping Bottlebrush (Callistemon Viminalis) — though occasional pruning may be necessary to maintain its shape and encourage prolific blooming, image 113
Weeping Bottlebrush (Callistemon Viminalis) — making it a suitable choice for focal points in medium to large gardens; in spring and periodically, image 129
Weeping Bottlebrush (Callistemon Viminalis) — Plant in well-drained soil for a vibrant splash in residential or public landscapes; it's also, image 51
Weeping Bottlebrush (Callistemon Viminalis) — Its distinctive red brush-like flowers bloom spring through summer, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies
Weeping Bottlebrush (Callistemon Viminalis) — which droop gracefully and are covered in narrow; enduring selection for any landscape design, image 106
Weeping Bottlebrush (Callistemon Viminalis) — tree with red blooms; brush-like inflorescences
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