Callistemon citrinus 'Western Glory'
Bottlebrush
Has green, slender, leathery leaves. Large heads of red-pink flowers during late-spring into summer. Flowers attract nectar-seeking bees. Coastal and drought hardy.
Exotic
Evergreen
Tolerates coastal sites
Dry soils
Full sun
Part shade
Street
Topiary
Attracts bees
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Taxonomy and Etymology
Family: Myrtaceae, myrtle family, a family of evergreen trees and shrubs.
Genus: Callistemon, callistemon, derived from the Greek nouns κάλλος (kalós, 'beauty') and στήμονας (stímonas, 'stamen'), meaning 'beautiful stamen', in reference to the beauty of the flowers of species in this genus. Commonly known as bottlebrush, a genus of flowering shrubs.
Species: Callistemon citrinus, citrīnus (Latin, adjective), meaning 'citric, citrus', in reference to this species' leaves emitting a citrus fragrance when crushed.
Cultivar: Callistemon citrinus 'Western Glory'
Synonyms: Melaleuca citrina 'Western Glory'
Common Name: Bottlebrush
Description and Features
Description: Has green, slender, leathery leaves. Large heads of red-pink flowers during late-spring into summer. Flowers attract nectar-seeking bees. Coastal and drought hardy.
Height: 3m
Width: 2m
Uses: Street, Topiary, Attracts bees
Tolerates: Coastal
Soil Type: Dry soils
Sun and Shade: Full sun, Part shade
Winter Foliage: Evergreen
Origin: Exotic
Foliage:
Summer: Green
Autumn: Green
Winter: Green
Spring: Green
Flowers:
Summer: Red, Pink
Autumn: None
Winter: None
Spring: Red, Pink