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Callistemon viminalis

Weeping Bottlebrush

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Information by: Plant Nerd and SelecTree        Photographer: SelecTree. UFEI.

 

Description

Weeping Bottlebrush (Callistemon viminalis) is a dense canopied tree with bright red, bottlebrush flowers that emerge in the spring and summer. This tree is native to Australia and does extremely well in California-friendly gardens. It can reach up to 20' tall and wide but can be kept smaller with the help of a licensed arborist. This tree is typically a single trunk, and the canopy can be thinned out to allow sunlight into the interior, which will encourage more blooming. Maintenance on the tree is low, but the leaf and flower litter may require more upkeep. This tree is best planted in a location where the leaf and flower droppings can stay in place and become part of the mulch. If there are under-plantings or this tree is over a seating area, it is not uncommon for everything underneath to have a red glow from all the fallen flower petals. This tree should be planted at least five feet away from any hardscape areas and 10 feet from structures such as houses and buildings. Shrubs and perennials should be planted about three feet away from this tree. It should be irrigated for about 45 minutes once a week when using most in-line drip irrigation systems.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

12-25'

Flower Color

Red

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

Grey

Fruit Color

Brown

Fruit Season

Fall

Leaf Season

Evergreen

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

Allergenic, Attracts Bees, Messy

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Foundation, Patio, Parking Lot, Street Tree

Special Uses

Hedge, Screen, Wind Break, Medicinal

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Wildlife

Water Saving Tip:

Adjust sprinklers to avoid watering sidewalks and driveways.