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Lemon Bottlebrush
Callistemon pallidus
An evergreen shrub with bright yellow-white bottlebrush-like flowers. The plant makes a highly attractive landscape specimen and is quite tough once established.
Seed Availability
Seeds are not available for the Lemon Bottlebrush. Please visit our seed store to view current selections. Seeds were last available in April 2017.
Description
A branching shrub to 6-12ft and about 6-10ft wide. The colorful bottlebrush flowers bloom on the bush for much of the warm season and attract hummingbirds. The plant can be trained into a bush or pruned to grow with a tree-like habit.
Hardiness
Hardy to 20-22F.
Growing Environment
Fairly hardy once established, the Lemon Bottlebrush can tolerate droughts and high temperatures. Water when young and provide occasional irrigation during dry months. Grow in full sun or part shade. Need little care when established.
Propagation
By seeds, which are generally slow to germinate.
Uses
Planted as a showy ornamental and as a popular attractant for hummingbirds.
Native Range
Native to Queensland, NSW, Victoria and Tasmania in Australia.