Melaleuca citrina (Common Red Bottlebrush)

Botanical names: Melaleuca citrina, Callistemon citrinus, Callistemon lanceolatus

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

Family: Myrtaceae

Origin: Australia

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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.

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