Greyia Species, Natal Bottlebrush

Greyiasutherlandii

Genus
Greyia (GRAY-yuh)
Species
sutherlandii (suth-er-LAN-dee-eye)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Red-Orange
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Aptos, California

Cathedral City, California

Day Valley, California

Rio del Mar, California

Spring Valley, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Aptos, CA | October 2011 | positive

this small tree really stands out as a specimen and makes a great entryway planting- on an overcast day it positively glows!! the shape a...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | April 2004 | positive

Incredible flowers on this unusual species of bottlebrush.. flowers look more like a GRevillea... brilliant coloration. Can't find much ...Read More

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