Callistemon salignus
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Callistemon salignus, commonly known as Willow Bottlebrush and White Bottlebrush, is an endemic Australian shrub in the family Myrtaceae. This small tree has attractive narrow foliage and white papery bark.
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[edit] Hardiness
It is drought resistant and quite hardy and can tolerate most soils, including wet conditions. It can be affected by the frost in cold climates.
[edit] Flowers
The bottlebrush flower-spikes flower in summer and are great for attracting birds. They are generally white, yellow or greenish, but pink, red and mauve forms can be found.
[edit] Uses
An excellent garden and street tree as they are very attractive. Used by many councils in Australia to line the nature strips.
[edit] Height
The tree grows from between 5 and 12 meters tall.
[edit] Pruning
May be pruned after flowering to maintain shape.[1]
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