Callistemon phoeniceus
Species
Shrub
| Family | Myrtaceae |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | Melaleuca phoenicea |
| Common names | Bottlebrush, Fiery Bottlebrush, Lesser Bottlebrush |
Climatic Suitability
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Form
Height in cultivation 2 – 4 m
Spread in cultivation 2 – 5 m
Origin Native
Flower colour Cream, red
Flower period spring, summer, winter
Leaf colour Green, grey-green
Leaf loss Evergreen
Site
Urban space type Garden, water sensitive urban design
Use erosion control, feature, ground cover, playground friendly, screen, windbreak
Soil texture clay, loam, sand
Soil pH acidic, alkaline, neutral
Planting & Maintenance Poorly drained soil, well drained soil
Water use
Moderate
Moderate
Performance
Shade tolerance Full sun Part shade
Tolerance
Moderate drought
Moderate frost
Moderate coastal
Moderate drought
Moderate frost
Moderate frost
Moderate coastal
Moderate coastal
Soil Salinity
Moderate
Moderate
Biodiversity
Bird
Insect
Pollinator
Bird
Insect
Pollinator
Climate Suitability
Climate suitability
Unsuitable Suitable
203020502070
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