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Bottlebrush Tree (Callistemon spp.)

Bottlebrush Tree (Callistemon spp.) Little John

Bottlebrush Tree (Callistemon spp.)

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🍾 Bottlebrush Tree (Callistemon spp.) is renowned for its spectacular, fire-red brush-like flowers and landscape appeal.
🍾 Originated from Australia, this exotic tree can add a touch of exotic charm to any landscape.
🍾 Cold hardy to zone 8, tolerates both cold and heat.
🍾 Its striking, vibrant flowers resemble bottle brushes.
🍾 Attracts pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds with its nectar-rich blooms.
🍾 Adds a burst of color and texture to gardens and landscapes.
🍾 Ideal for creating focal points, hedges, or as standalone specimens.
🍾 Thrives in warm climates and is drought-tolerant once established, making it a low-maintenance choice for Southern landscapes.
🍾 Offers many varieties, including the dwarf 'Little John,' perfect for containers, reaching only 4ft tall.

Senna surattensis (Cassia glauca) - Scrambled Egg Bush

🍳 Would you like some Scrambled Eggs? Scrambled Egg Bush is a burst of sunshine, this splash of gold blooms on and on...

🌞 Senna surattensis (Cassia glauca) - Scrambled Egg Bush - produces vibrant, sunny yellow flowers that resemble scrambled eggs, adding a cheerful touch to your garden.
🌞 Long blooming season: flowers profusely throughout much of the year.
🌞 Compact: grows into a manageable, medium-sized shrub, perfect for smaller gardens or as a stunning focal point.
🌞 Low maintenance: easy to care for and requires minimal attention, making it ideal for busy gardeners.
🌞 Drought tolerant: thrives in dry conditions once established, reducing the need for frequent watering.
🌞 Attracts Pollinators: draws bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, enhancing garden biodiversity.
🌞 Versatile: can be used as a standalone specimen, hedge, or in mixed borders for added interest.
🌞 Soil Improvement: enhances soil quality through nitrogen fixation, benefiting nearby plants.
🌞 Hardy and resilient: adapts well to cool winter, heat and poor soil.
🌞 Evergreen: retains its green leaves all year round, providing constant coverage and aesthetic appeal.

Sesbania grandiflora - Hummingbird Tree

Sesbania grandiflora - Hummingbird Tree Red flower

Sesbania grandiflora - Hummingbird Tree White flower

Can you eat bird-looking flowers? You can eat the whole tree!

🐧 Sesbania grandiflora - Hummingbird Tree - is named for its flowers resembling little birds.
🐧 It produces a mass of large, 3-4", curved flowers from November to June. Flowers can be coral red or white.
🐧 The fun part is - the flowers are edible! As well as the rest of the plant: tender leaves, green fruit (bean pods), and flowers, used in curries, salads, or fried in batter.
🐧 Medicinal uses: bark, leaves, gums, and flowers have medicinal properties.
🐧 Lower branches form a beautiful floral canopy. It is a fast growing, but a small tree that will fit any yard. Great everblooming tree for container culture.

Dwarf Poinciana - Caesalpinia pulcherrima, Red

🔥 Dwarf Poinciana we have now in our Nursery - beautiful bushes in 3-15 gal pots, in full bloom. Spectacular show! ❤️

📚 See our previous post about Dwarf Poinciana.

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