Wednesday, 27 January 2016

Callistemon citrinus


  • Common Name - crimson bottlebrush
  • Botanical Name - Callistemon citrinus
  • Family - Myrtaceae
  • Leaf - simple, elliptical shape, acute apex, acute base, entire margin
  • Flower - spike inflorescence, 30=45 stamens in each cluster, November - December
  • Bud - alternate
  • Fruit - capsule, September - October
  • Habit - arching, dense
  • Form - vase, dense
  • Size - 1-5 m
  • Culture - full sun, well drained soil
  • Use - specimen plant, accent plant

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