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    Callistemon salignus

    Also Known As

    • White Bottlebrush
    • Willow Bottlebrush

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 15'-20'
    • W: 10'-15'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Callistemon salignus plant details

    Callistemon salignus is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring cream, green and yellow flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade 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 salignus

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: myrtaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream, green and yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: distinctive bark

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Callistemon salignus

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: clay and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    ?One of the hardiest? (Hillier) of the ?bottle-brushes?; a large shrub with willow-like leaves and flower spikes of pale yellow S/D-M

    By: Forestfarm

    Bottlebrush with greenish-yellow flowers.

    By: Thompson's Nursery

    Gardening facts about Callistemon salignus plant

    How to Grow Callistemon salignus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream
      • yellow
      • green

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • brown

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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