Callistemon citrinus |
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Lemon Bottlebrush |
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Jerry Sortomme SBCC
Description
A large evergreen shrub, the Lemon Bottlebrush bears masses of bright red flowers in the spring and summer that are shaped, as the name implies, like a 'bottle brush.' New foliage grows in a bright, bronzy red.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Design Styles
Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Espalier, Showyflower, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Bank, Background, Patio
Special Uses
Hedge, Screen, Windbreak
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Add a rain sensor to your sprinkler controller to automatically interrupt the watering cycle when it rains.
