Callistemon (Bottlebrush)
Botanical Information
| Family | Myrtaceae |
| Genus | Callistemon |
| Category | Tropicals, Woody |
| Type | Tree (evergreen), Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Australia. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 1 - 12 m |
| Growth | Medium |
Description and Growing Information
| Leaf Description | Many bottlebrushes have very ornamental leaves, that are often coloured, and in some species, covered with fine, soft hairs. |
| Flower Description | Bottlebrushes have flower spikes that form in spring and summer and are made up of numerous individual florets. Flower pollen appear on the tips of long coloured stalk, also known as filaments. The filaments are the reason behind the flower spike's colour, usually red or yellow and its distinctive 'bottlebrush' shape. |
| Fruit Description | Grouped in clusters along the stems, they are small and woody and contain hundreds of tiny seeds. |
Photographs
Callistemon 'Harkness'
Callistemon 'Firebrand'
Callistemon 'Western Glory'