Melaleuca citrina (Common Red Bottlebrush) - Image 19

Botanical names: Melaleuca citrina, Callistemon citrinus, Callistemon lanceolatus

Common names: Common Red Bottlebrush, Crimson Bottlebrush, Lemon Bottlebrush

Family: Myrtaceae

Origin: Australia

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunModerate waterRed, crimson, vinous flowersWhite, off-white flowersPink flowers


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Callistemon citrinus, Weeping Red Bottlebrush

Weeping red Bottlebrush. Callistemon citrinus (Melaleuca citrina). Medium size tree with arching or weeping stems and showy bright red flowers. Cold tolerant, drought resistant. Fast growing, great solution for privacy planting.
Learn more: How to grow Bottle brush trees.

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot, large plant