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    Callistemon sieberi [dwarf yellow]

    Also Known As

    • Dwarf Yellow Bottlebrush

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 5'-6'
    • W: 5'-6'

    planting zones

    • 7a-11

    Callistemon sieberi [dwarf yellow] plant details

    Callistemon sieberi [dwarf yellow] is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring yellow 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 clay and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Callistemon sieberi [dwarf yellow]

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: myrtaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 5 FT - 6 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Callistemon sieberi [dwarf yellow]

    USDA Zones: 7a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: clay and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A smaller form of a narrow-leaved, fountain-like shrub that tolerates both wet and dry conditions. To 5-6' tall and wide with yellow, bottlebrush flowers in spring and occasionally again in summer. A selection from one of the hardiest of the bottle brushes insoutheastern Australia. Can be pruned to maintain a density. Sun to dappled shade. Frost hardy to upper USDA zone 7.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Callistemon sieberi [dwarf yellow] plant

    How to Grow Callistemon sieberi [dwarf yellow]

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • brown

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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