Scarlet bottlebrush (Callistemon citrinus)
- A large shrub with dense foliage massed with crimson bottlebrush flowers in spring
- Grows in almost any soil type or situation.
- Frost hardy.
- Will stand coastal exposure
- Good low windbreak and erosion control
- Bird attractant
- Makes a great hedge.
Height: 3m
Width: 2m
Foliage colour: Green, with res tipped new growth
Flower colour: Red
Flowering time: Spring & Autumn
Position: Prefers a sunny or partly shaded site in most soils. Can also tolerate boggy soils.
Habit: Small- Medium Shrub
Spacing: 1m