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Callistemon pallidus [WPA form]

Also Known As

River Bottlebrush

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 8'-10'
W: 6'

planting zones

8a-11

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Callistemon pallidus [WPA form] plant details

Callistemon pallidus [WPA form] is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer cream flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Callistemon pallidus [WPA form]

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: myrtaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 6 FT wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring and summer
Uses: peeling bark

GROWING CONDITIONS for Callistemon pallidus [WPA form]

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average, clay and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Spreading shrub with upright branches, blue-green leaves, white bark, yellow flowers! Easy. The River Bottlebrush is one of the hardiest species in the genus; in fact it has lived at the Washington Park Arboretum in Seattle for many years without being harmed by cold. It has slightly more bluish leaves than many, long spikes of showy cream flowers, and can get rather large (to 8'+) – which is cool because then you can see the attractive peeling bark. Hardy to about 10 °F.