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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
Bottlebrush with greenish-yellow flowers.

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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aka Crimson Bottlebrush, Lemon Bottlebrush, Scarlet Bottlebrush

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Zones

8b-11

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

Shrub

Zones

8a-11

Size

Height: 8'-10'

Width: 8'-10'

  • sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
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aka Eleanor Bottlebrush

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

8a-11

Size

Height: 4'-6'

Width: 4'

  • sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
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aka Alpine Bottlebrush, Bottlebrush, River Bottlebrush

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
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aka Callestemon 'Woodlander's Red', Callistemon 'Woodlander Hardy', Callistemon 'Woodlander's Hardy Red', Callistemon 'Woodlander's Red', Callistemon citrinus 'Hardy Red', Hardy Red Bottlebrush, Woodlander's Hardy Red Bottlebrush

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

7a-10b

Size

Height: 6'-8'

Width: 6'-8'

  • sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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