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CALLISTEMON salignus
Commonly known as White bottlebrush, Willow-leafed bottlebrush
One of the hardiest of the bottlebrushes with narrow willow-like leaves and pale yellow flowers
Further Reading....
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EvergreenNarrowly lance-shaped, pale green leaves to 10cm (4in) long
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YellowPale yellow -
Height5-12m (15-40ft) -
Spread3-5m (10-15ft)
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Tall ShrubErect to spreading shrub or small tree with papery white bark
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Tender - cool or frost free greenhouseTolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°F)Use loam-based compost JI No.2 in full light -
Against a wall
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Full sun
CALLISTEMON salignus
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Additional FeaturesOrnamental bark
Pests & DiseasesRed spider mites, mealy bugs, scale insects under glass.
Place of originAustralia (South Australia, New South Wales).Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Flower ShapeSpikes3-5cm (1¼-2in) long
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Garden Location/ConditionsAustralian / New Zealand
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HardinessHalf hardy (down to 0)
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Leaf margin
Entire(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Lanceolate
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Pruning group
Pruning group 5Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilNeutral to acid soil
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Tree ShapeRounded to broadly columnar
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Callistemon - Growing Guide
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5-12m (15-40ft)
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