This variable plant can form a low shrub or an upright open small tree. The shrub form is normally cultivated and has narrow lanced-shaped dark green leaves and the crimson bottlebrush-like flowers appear in spring followed by small capsular fruit.

Hardiness zones 9 to 12

Callistemon recurvusis naturally found in Australia growing in far north Queensland on the Atherton Tablelands on hill sides or in gullies. It prefers moist well drained rocky soils in an open to protected sunny position.

Tinaroo Bottlebrush is grown for its flowers and low growing habit. It is used as a border or specimen plant in gardens or as a court yard plant in containers. It establishes from in 2 to 3 years and is suitable for coastal or inland regions. It is also planted in large rockeries and tolerates a range of conditions. ID 2017

Note:
The low growing form is commonly cultivated and tolerates a wide range of conditions.

Callistemon(ka-LEE-stay-mon) recurvus(ree-kur-fus)

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