White Bottlebrush

Native to Australia, this sun-loving evergreen is attractive all year round. Its three-inch long willow-like leaves emerge bright pink to copper and create dense foliage that forms appealing ripples in the wind. In late spring and early summer, the plant is covered with creamy-yellow flowers that resemble bottlebrushes, providing nutrients for hummingbirds.

C. salignus can be up to 25 feet tall and 15 feet wide, either as a shrub or small tree, which has a vigorous root system. For its charming appearance, the plant makes an excellent garden and street tree, although it is advised to keep the specimen at least 30 feet away from any buildings.

Height: 20 to 25 feet
Width: 10 to 15 feet
Spacing: 10 to 15 feet

Soil: clay, loam, sand, moist but well-drained
pH: acid, alkaline, neutral
Exposure: full sun

Water: average
Tolerance: drought
Toxicity: not found

Wildlife: attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and birds

Gardenia. (n.d.). Callistemon salignus (White Bottlebrush). https://www.gardenia.net/plant/callistemon-salignus