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Callistemon pityoides
Also Known As
- Mountain Bottle Brush
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 4'-5'
- W: 4'-5'
planting zones
- 7a-10b
Callistemon pityoides plant details
Callistemon pityoides is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, clay and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Callistemon pityoides
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: myrtaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Callistemon pityoides
- USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: even moisture - low
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: acidic, clay and well-drained
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How to Grow Callistemon pityoides
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- clay
- acidic
- adaptable
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- bees
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Fruit
- brown
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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