A large shrub to small tree with weeping habit. Profuse flowering in spring with a follow up in autumn make this a great screening plant for a variety of climates. The bright red flowers are attractive to nectar eating birds. Responds well to pruning.
Plant Type - Small tree, Large shrub
Common Name - Bottlebrush
Scientific Name - Callistemon
Family - Myrtaceae
Cultivar Name - Dawson River Weeper
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Minimum Height - 5
Maximum Height - 6
Minimum Width - 3
Maximum Width - 4
Flower Colour - Red
Flowering Time - Spring, Autumn
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Dense foliage, Weeping
Life Span -
Soil Moisture - Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Propagation Method -
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Screen, Windbreak
Special Uses - Street tree, Erosion control, Bird nesting plant, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing, Playground friendly
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects
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