Menu
+ Add

Callistemon viminalis

Weeping Bottlebrush

Plant photo of: Callistemon viminalis
Previous Photo      Next Photo
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Olin Miller/Sortomme

 

Description

The Weeping Bottlebrush is a small tree with spreading branches that grows to 15'-25' in height. It produces narrow clusters of dark red flowers, and performs best with average to occasional summer watering.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

Flower Color

Red

Flower Season

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Intermittent

Leaf Color

Light Green

Bark Color

Brown

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.