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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 grows quickly to 15' x 10'. 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. Native to Australia.

 

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:

Replace damaged nozzles or heads with those identical to other heads on the same valve.

Mixing different types of heads on the same valve will create overly dry areas or overly wet areas.