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  • CALLISTEMON salignus
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    CALLISTEMON salignus

    Commonly known as White bottlebrush, Willow-leafed bottlebrush

     AWARD
    One of the hardiest of the bottlebrushes with narrow willow-like leaves and pale yellow flowers
     
    Plant Details
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    • Ornamental bark
    • Pests & Diseases
      Red spider mites, mealy bugs, scale insects under glass.
    • Place of origin
      Australia (South Australia, New South Wales).
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Evergreen
      Narrowly lance-shaped, pale green leaves to 10cm (4in) long
    • Yellow
      Pale yellow
    • Spikes
      3-5cm (1¼-2in) long
    • Fully hardy
      Borderline
    • Entire
    • Lanceolate
    • Height
      5-12m (15-40ft)
    • Spread
      3-5m (10-15ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Erect to spreading shrub or small tree with papery white bark
    • Hardy - average winter
      Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
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    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Rounded to broadly columnar
    • Mature Size
      5-12m (15-40ft)
      Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        3-5m (10-15ft)
       
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      Australian / New Zealand
      Border
      Suitable for a sheltered, sunny border
      Patio / pot plants
    • Pruning group
      Pruning group 5
      Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
      Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
      When: Annually after flowering.

    • Soil Conditions
      Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Neutral to acid soil
    • Sun Requirements
      Against a wall
      Full sun
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