Callistemon ‘Candelabra’ – Bottlebrush

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Callistemon pallidus 'Candelabra'
Callistemon pallidus 'Candelabra'
Callistemon pallidus 'Candelabra'

An upright narrow dense shrub with masses of perfumed yellow flowers set above silver grey foliage. Ideal for narrow garden areas such as driveways; as a screening or specimen plant; suited to streetscapes and parklands. May also be hedged. Frost tolerant. Pruning will increase the density, cut back after flowering. Best suited to southern states, can struggle in more humid areas.

Family : Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name: Candelabra

Plant Type : Large shrub

Width : 2

Flowering Time : Spring, Autumn

Soil Type : Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam

Climate Zone : Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Street tree, Erosion control, Bird nesting plant, Pollution tolerant

Scientific Name: Callistemon

Common Name : Bottlebrush

Height : 3

Flower Color : Yellow

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan :

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects