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Tree | Callistemon citrinus 'Kings Park Special' Kings Park Bottlebrush |
Description | This native shrub or small tree is very hardy and adaptable to a wide range of locations and soils. It is generally trouble-free, growing to about 4m high and 2m across. The flowers appear as beautiful crimson spikes which are borne in spring and summer. Requiring little to no maintenance, this variety flowers over a lengthy period and the slender, green foliage forms a neat, rounded appearance. |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Form | Round |
Mature Size | 4 x 2m |
Uses | Great for coastal exposed positions. This is a great feature tree for small to medium gardens. Adds much-needed habitat for native fauna. |
Position & Soil | Will tolerate most soils including very poor ones. Prefers full sun and does well in dry conditions. Pruning occasionally will help to avoid any leggy branches. |
Features | Small Evergreen Round Avenue Bird Attracting Coastal Driveway Feature Flower Group Planting Informal Screening Native Specimen |
Pot sizes in production |
• 40cm/27L (1.3-1.6m) • 50cm/52L (1.8-2.2m) |
Substitutes |
• Callistemon citrinus 'Mary MacKillop' • Callistemon viminalis • Callistemon viminalis 'Dawson River Weeper' • Callistemon viminalis 'Hanna Ray' • Tristaniopsis laurina • Tristaniopsis laurina 'DOW10' Luscious ® |
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