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Lemon Bottlebrush, Red Bottlebrush, Crimson Bottlebrush
Callistemon citrinus
Medium to large size shrub or can be trained into a small tree, often with a slightly droopy appearance. Narrow, 3-inch long leaves come in coppery, mature to a bright green, and have a lemony scent when bruised. Long 'brushes' of bright red, puff-like flowers appear near the tips of the branches. Followed by small, woody seed capsules that persist on the plant. Prefers organic surface mulch. May become chlorotic if overwatered or in high alkaline conditions. Many cultivars available, varying in size and flower color (shades of red and pink).
- Plant type: Shrub
- Maintenance level: Low
- Water requirement: Medium
- Sun exposure: Full, Part Sun
- Height range: 6–10 Feet
- Width range: 6–10 Feet
- Canopy value: 50 ft²
- Growth rate: Medium
- Seasonal habit: Evergreen
- Flower color: Red
- Flower season: Spring, Summer
- Fruit color: Brown, Black
- Fruit season: Summer, Autumn
- General foliage color: Green
- Design style: Hummingbird, Patio Plant
- Hardiness cold tolerance: 10 °F
- Soil preference: Well Drained
- Native location: Australia
- PH preference: Acidic, Neutral
- Sunset zones: 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2
- USDA hardiness zone: 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b
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