Callistemon citrinus
Posted: July 5th, 2013, 5:13 am
| Botanical Name | Callistemon citrinus |
| Family | Myrtaceae |
| Genus | |
| Specie | |
| Local Name in Urdu | Not available |
| Common Name | Bottle brush |
| Life Cycle | Evergreen |
| Cultivar Name | NA |
| Category(Bush/Vine/Tree) | Tree |
| Height | upto 20 feet |
| Spacing | Solitary tree is grown |
| Flowering Months | Spring and summer |
| Flower Color | Deep red |
| Growing Areas | Warms area like Lahore and Karachi |
| Frost Tender | Yes |
| Exposure | Full sunlight |
| Soil pH | No specific issues |
| Propagation | Seeds or cuttings |
| Uses | Ornamental |
| Other Details | If you are looking for a pest free unique tree in your garden, consider bottle brush plant. As the name indicates, the flower look as if it is made for cleaning bottles. Once the seed once formed stay on the plant for many years and the seeds are filled with hundreds of small seeds. The drooping branches, loaded with red flowers give a unique look to a garden. Bottle brush likes lots of water and it does not tolerate drough. Avoid windy locations as it will deform the drooping branches. Flowers are not fragrant, however the leaves if crushed are aromatic (have a Vick's like aroma) |
