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Callistemon citrinus

Lemon Bottlebrush

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Jerry Sortomme SBCC

 

Description

A large evergreen shrub, the Lemon Bottlebrush bears masses of bright red flowers in the spring and summer that are shaped, as the name implies, like a 'bottle brush.' New foliage grows in a bright, bronzy red.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Red

Flower Season

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Intermittent

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

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.