Botanical Name: Common Names:
Callistemon sieberi River Bottlebrush,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Hedging / Screening, Trees Pendulous
Description:
Callistemon sieberi is a dense weeping small tree with stiff narrow foliage and cream or pink brush flowers occurring from November to May. An adaptable plant tolerating wet and moist soils in heavy clay but will tolerate dry conditions once established. Useful as a screen. Prune to encourage a bushy habit.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Clay, Loam
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Habitat, Hedging / Screening, Low Water Garden, Wind Break, Native Garden
Pests & Diseases: Scale
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser
Family Name: Origin:
Myrtaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Assorted, Cream, Pink
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Autumn, Spring, Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High, Medium / Moderate
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