- Callistemon salignus
taxobox
regnum =Plantae
unranked_divisio =Angiosperm s
unranked_classis =Eudicot s
unranked_ordo =Rosid s
ordo =Myrtales
familia =Myrtaceae
genus = "Callistemon "
species = "C. salignus"
binomial = "Callistemon salignus"
binomial_authority = |"Callistemon salignus", commonly known as Willow Bottlebrush and White Bottlebrush, is an endemic
Australian shrub in the familyMyrtaceae . This small tree has attractive narrow foliage and white papery bark.Hardiness
It is
drought resistant and quite hardy and can tolerate most soils, including wet conditions. It can be affected by the frost in cold climates.Flowers
The bottlebrush flower-spikes flower in summer and are great for attracting birds. They are generally white, yellow or greenish, but pink, red and mauve forms can be found.
Uses
An excellent garden and street tree as they are very attractive. Used by many councils in Australia to line the nature strips.
Height
The tree grows from between 5 and 12 meters tall.
Pruning
May be pruned after flowering to maintain shape. [ [http://www.anbg.gov.au/callistemon/ Bottlebrush - genus Callistemon ] ]
External links
* [http://www.metrotrees.com.au/treehandbook/page-listings/callistemon-salignus.html Metro Trees]
References
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