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Callistemon Viminalis

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Weeping Bottlebrush

Description

Callistemon Viminalis tree description

Callistemon Viminalis (Weeping Bottlebrush) resembles Erect Bottlebrush. However, Viminalis has a rounded weeping rather than erect crown. Its crown is brittle, with drooping, low branches. Weeping Bottlebrush, is a small tree or shrub which reaches a height of 25 feet (7.62 m). Also, its green simple leaves are alternate, entire, and linear. The leaves measure 2 to 4 inches long. Its red showy flowers have stamens encircling branch stems to form a 3 to 5 by 1 inch long cylinder which looks like a bottlebrush. Also, bees, butterflies and hummingbirds are attracted to the flowers.

Furthermore, its fruits are borne as tight clusters on the stems. The round, hard, brown, small seed capsules measure less than .5 inches in diameter. For propagation purposes, use these seeds or cuttings. Callistemon Viminalis (Weeping Bottlebrush) grows well in a range of well-drained soils. Callistemon Viminalis is best cultivated in good soils with fertilizer application. The fertilizer will maximize the flower production. In addition, you can prune it into a tree or hedge.

Where to place Weeping Bottlebrush?

It is a great landscape species on the deck or patio, as a screening hedge, parking lot islands and lawns or gardens; not considered an invasive species. Besides, the Weeping Bootlebrush tree is also considered a good container plant; and not recommended along sidewalks or roads because of its drooping habit.

Other names: Melaleuca viminalis

🌳More popular and beautiful plants: Cassia x Nealiae

Additional information

Common Name

Weeping Bottlebrush

Florida Native

No, Not FL Native

Origin

Australia

Flowering Season

All Year

Growth Rate

Moderate Growth Rate

Light Requirements

Full Sun

Flower Color

Red

Shape

Narrow

Plant Type

Evergreen, Flowering

Gallons

25 gal., 45 gal., 65 gal., 100 gal., 200 gal., 300 gal.

Callistemon Viminalis (syn. Melaleuca viminalis)

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Weeping Bottlebrush

Description

El Weeping Bottlebrush es un pequeño árbol o arbusto que alcanza una altura de hasta 25 pies con una corona de caidas ramas quebradizas. Las hojas son verdes, alternas, simples, enteras y lineares de 2 – 4 pulgadas de largo. Las flores son de color rojo con estambres llamativos que rodea la rama y tallos para formar un cilindro de 1 pulgada de largo que parece una escobilla. Las abejas, mariposas y colibríes son atraídos por sus flores. Las frutas nacen como racimos apretados en el tallo y son persistentes, redondas, marrones y cuentan con pequeñas cápsulas de semillas duras de menos de 1/2 de pulgada de diámetro. Sus emillas y esquejes se utilizan para la propagación. El Weeping Bottlebrush se puede cultivar en una amplia gama de tipos de suelo siempre y cuando estén bien drenados. Cultivada en suelos de buena calidad con la aplicación de fertilizantes maximizará la producción de flores Es una buena especie de paisaje en la terraza o un patio, en islas estacionamiento, céspedes o jardines. También es una buena planta recipiente; no se recomienda por las aceras o carreteras debido a su caída. No se considera una especie invasora.

Additional information

Common Name

Weeping Bottlebrush

Florida Native

No es nativa de la Florida

Origin

Australia

Flowering Season

Todo el año

Growth Rate

Tasa de Crecimiento Moderada

Light Requirements

Exposición total al Sol

Flower Color

Rojo

Shape

Estrecha

Plant Type

Floral, Perenne

Gallons

25 galones, 65 galones, 100 galones, 200 galones, 300 galones