Callistemon pallidus

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Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
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Callistemon pallidus, Lemon Bottlebrush, Callistemon pallidus Hedge, Lemon Bottlebrush Tree, Lemon Scented Bottle Brush, Lemon Bottlebrush Hedge

Callistemon pallidus, commonly known as Lemon Bottlebrush, features masses of showy, cream-coloured flower spikes though spring and summer. It typically grows to 2.5 m tall and the same wide, but is often pruned back to just behind the flowers after the spring flush. Callistemon pallidus is an easy to grow and relatively low maintenance plant that is commonly used in mixed plantings, grown as a small specimen, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, planted around outdoor living areas, or planted to attract wildlife.

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Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	2.50 m
Spread:	2.50 m
Flowering time:	Spring, Summer
Tolerances:	Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy
Garden uses:	Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Callistemon pallidus, Lemon Bottlebrush, Callistemon pallidus Hedge, Lemon Bottlebrush Tree, Lemon Scented Bottle Brush, Lemon Bottlebrush Hedge

Callistemon pallidus Details

Callistemon pallidus, commonly known as Lemon Bottlebrush, is grown for its attractive foliage and bottlebrush-like flowers. Masses of the showy, cream-coloured flower spikes are produced though spring and summer, and are great for attracting birds and bees. It typically grows to 2.5 m tall and the same wide, but is often pruned back to just behind the flowers after the spring flush. The Lemon Bottlebrush tolerates a wide variety of climatic conditions including moderate frost, dry periods, coastal environments, and most soil types barring the extremes of wet and dry. Callistemon pallidus is an easy to grow and relatively low maintenance plant that is commonly used in mixed plantings, grown as a small specimen, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, planted around outdoor living areas, or planted to attract wildlife.