Weeping Bottlebrush
Callistemon viminalis
Callistemon Viminalis, commonly known as Weeping Bottlebrush, is a classic Australian native tree or large shrub. It is famous for its elegant weeping branches and spectacular cylindrical spikes of brilliant red flowers that resemble bottle brushes. Extremely attractive to native birds and bees.
Native Origin & Climate
Watercourses and coastal regions of Queensland and New South Wales. Incredibly resilient across all populated areas of Australia.
Expert Pruning Tip
Prune immediately after flowering to shape the tree, promote a dense habit, and encourage next season's flower spikes.
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Botanical Blueprint
Localized Australian Care Taxonomy
Beginner Friendly. Extremely hardy, drought-tolerant, wind-tolerant, and highly resilient in various soils and climates.
Full sun. Best in outdoor locations with maximum direct sun to produce the densest weeping habit and best flower output.
Low to Moderate. Water regularly to establish. Once established, it can withstand heavy dry spells, although it performs best with light watering.
Adaptable to almost all soils, from clay to sandy loam. Tolerates wet boggy roots and dry soils exceptionally well.
Extremely tolerant of wind, heat, coastal environments, and moderate frosts. Best grown outdoors.
Semi-hardwood cuttings or seeds. Take cuttings in summer and root them in a moist, sandy propagation mix.
Weeping, sculptural, and vibrant. Long, arching pendulous branches tipped with cylindrical red brush-like flower spikes.
Sunny gardens, lawns, boundary screens, street plantings, or large outdoor tub planters on decks.
Outdoor
Safe:Safe for pets and children. Non-toxic, although the seed pods are woody and should not be eaten.
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