TROPICAL PLANT ENCYCLOPEDIA
Melaleuca citrina, Callistemon citrinus, Callistemon lanceolatus
Common Red Bottlebrush, Crimson Bottlebrush, Lemon BottlebrushFamily: Myrtaceae
Origin: Australia
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
Similar plants:
- Melaleuca rugulosa, Callistemon macropunctatus, Callistemon rugulosus (Scarlet Bottlebrush)
- Melaleuca alternifolia (Tea Tree, Snow-in-Summer)
- Melaleuca armillaris (Bracelet Honey Myrtle)
- Melaleuca cajuputi, Melaleuca leucadendron (Cajuput Tree, Swamp Tea-tree)
- Melaleuca cuticularis, Melaleuca abietina (Saltwater Paperbark)
- Melaleuca decussata (Cross-leaved Honey-myrtle, Totem Poles)
- Melaleuca elliptica (Granite Bottlebrush, Granite Honey Myrtle)
- Melaleuca ericifolia (Swamp Paperbark, Australian Rosalina)
- Melaleuca huegelii (Chenille Honey-myrtle)
- Melaleuca quinquenervia (Paperbark, Honey Myrtle, Punk Tree)
Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/melaleuca_citrina.htm
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.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
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Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
This item is certified for shipping to California.
Grown in
6-10"/1-3 gal pot, large plant
In stock
$39.95