White Bottlebrush, Willow Bottlebrush, Melaleuca salicina
Award-winning Callistemon salignus (White Bottlebrush) is an upright evergreen shrub or small tree adorned with a dense foliage of willow-like leaves, 2-3 in. long (5-7 cm), which emerge bright pink to copper. The plant is covered with dense spikes of creamy-yellow flowers that resemble bottlebrushes in late spring and early summer. The blooms are a copious source of nectar for birds and hummingbirds. White Bottlebrush is an excellent garden and street tree. It is best to keep this plant at least 30 ft. (9 m) away from any buildings as the vigorous root system can lift paving.
| Hardiness |
8 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs, Trees |
| Plant Family | Myrtaceae |
| Genus | Callistemon, Melaleuca |
| Common names | Bottlebrush |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
20' - 25' (6.1m - 7.6m) |
| Spread |
10' - 15' (3m - 4.6m) |
| Spacing |
120" - 180" (3m - 4.6m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | Australia |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Mediterranean Garden |
| Hardiness |
8 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs, Trees |
| Plant Family | Myrtaceae |
| Genus | Callistemon, Melaleuca |
| Common names | Bottlebrush |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
20' - 25' (6.1m - 7.6m) |
| Spread |
10' - 15' (3m - 4.6m) |
| Spacing |
120" - 180" (3m - 4.6m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | Australia |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Mediterranean Garden |
How many Callistemon salignus (White Bottlebrush) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
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