Weeping Bottlebrush Callistemon viminalis Myrtaceae
Form: Shrub or small tree Seasonality: Evergreen perennial Size: 30 ft tall and 15 ft wide Leaves; Narrow light green leaves 6 inches long Flowers: Bright red brushes consisting mainly of long bristle-like stamens Fruit: Woody seed capsules Stems/Trunks: Long and pendulous weeping toward the ground Range/Origin: Australia Hardiness: Sunset Zones 6-9,12-24; USDA: 9-12, Comments: Low litter, No thorns, Attract hummingbirds CULTURAL REQUIREMENTS: Exposure: Full sun Water: Moderate to regular water Soil: Moist soils, can stand almost wet soils Propagation: Seed, cuttings Maintenance: Minimal
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