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Callistemon rugulosus

Species
  • Icon of shrub form Shrub
Family Myrtaceae
Synonyms Callistemon laevifolius, Callistemon macropunctatus, Callistemon scaber, Melaleuca rugulosa, Metrosideros macropunctata, Metrosideros scabra
Common names Callistemon, Scarlet Bottlebrush

Climatic Suitability
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Callistemon rugulosus: whole plant
Credit: Dave Richardson
Callistemon rugulosus: leaves
Credit: Geoffrey Cox
Callistemon rugulosus: flower
Credit: Kym Nicolson
Callistemon rugulosus: fruiting organs on stem
Credit: Dave Richardson
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Form

Height in cultivation 2 – 4 m
Spread in cultivation 1.5 – 4 m
Origin Native
Flower colour Red
Flower period autumn, spring, summer
Leaf loss Evergreen

Site

Urban space type Garden
Use feature, screen
Soil texture clay, loam, sand
Soil pH acidic, alkaline, neutral
Planting & Maintenance Sheltered, well drained soil
Water use Low

Performance

Shade tolerance Full sun Part shade
Tolerance High drought
Moderate frost
Moderate coastal
Growth rate Fast
Biodiversity Bird Insect Pollinator
Risk - Flammability High
Risk - Infrastructure Vigorous roots
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Climate Suitability

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