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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.

    By: The Desert Northwest

    Gardening facts about Callistemon pallidus [WPA form] plant

    How to Grow Callistemon pallidus [WPA form]

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • cream

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • brown

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 6'-20'

    Width: 8'-20'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
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    aka Best Blue Lemon Bottlebrush

    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 8'-10'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Callistemon pallidus 'Eleanor'

    aka Eleanor Bottlebrush

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 4'

    • sun
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    Callistemon sieberi

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    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7b-11

    Size

    Height: 4'-15'

    Width: 3'-7'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Callistemon sieberi flower by Cistus Nursery
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    Callistemon 'Woodlander's Hardy'

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    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Callistemon 'Woodlander's Hardy' flower by Karl Gercens III
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