This large shrub has upright stiff angular branches that forms a rounded crown. It has dark green lance-shaped leathery leaves and the crimson-red bottle brush-like flowers appear from mid to late spring. The cultivar 'Endeavour' is more commonly cultivated.

Hardiness zones 8 to 11

Callistemon citrinus is naturally found in Australia growing along the coast and tablelands from Queensland to Victoria and normally appears in areas that can be inundated. 

It grows in well drained moderately fertile sandy-stony to light clay loams tolerating drier soil types and prefers a protected sunny position and is drought, salt, frost and pollution tolerant.

The Lemon Scented Bottlebrush is grown for its flowers and its upright habit. It is planted in parks and gardens as a specimen or in groups along borders for screening and as a windbreak. It is also planted in coastal regions or as a street tree and is excellent for attracting native birds. It establishes in 2 to 3 years and is moderately long lived. There are several cultivars available. ID 146

Callistemon (ka-LEE-stay-mon) citrinus (ki-TREE-nus)

'Callistemon': from Greek kallistos + stemon - beautiful stamens; 'citrinus': citron (refers to the lemon scented of the crushed leaves).

Myrtaceae (mir-TAY-see-ee)
Myrtle, Eucalyptus, Clove and Guava Family