Callistemon citrinus

Species

Shrub
Tree

Family	Myrtaceae
Synonyms	Callistemon cunninghamii, Callistemon laevis
Common names	Crimson Bottlebrush, Lemon Scented Bottlebrush

Climatic Suitability
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Callistemon citrinus: red form whole plant — Credit: © Fagg, M (2008)

Callistemon citrinus: red flower — Credit: © Fagg, M (2008)

Callistemon citrinus: close up of inflorescences — Credit: Norwood Industries

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Form

Height in cultivation 2 – 6 m

Spread in cultivation 2 – 5 m

Origin Native

Flower colour Red

Flower period autumn, spring, summer

Leaf colour Green

Leaf loss Evergreen

Risk allergen

Canopy area 20 m²

Canopy shape Rounded, upright

Site

Urban space type Garden, park, street

Use erosion control, feature, mass planting, screen, shade, windbreak

Soil texture clay, loam, sand

Soil pH acidic, alkaline, neutral

Planting & Maintenance Well drained soil

Soil Volume 2 – 12 m³

Performance

Shade tolerance Full sun

Tolerance High drought
High frost
Moderate coastal

Growth rate Fast

Biodiversity Bird Insect Pollinator

Cultivars & Hybrids

Image of Callistemon citrinus White Anzac

Callistemon citrinus 'White Anzac'

White Bottlebrush

Shrub

Climatic Suitability

Unavailable

Image of Callistemon citrinus Endeavour

Callistemon citrinus 'Endeavour'

Bottlebrush

Shrub
Tree

Climatic Suitability

Unavailable

Image of Callistemon citrinus Mauve Mist

Callistemon citrinus 'Mauve Mist'

Bottlebrush

Shrub

Climatic Suitability

Unavailable

Callistemon citrinus 'Pink Champagne'

Bottlebrush

Shrub

Climatic Suitability

Unavailable

Climate Suitability

Climate suitability

Unsuitable Suitable

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