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Callistemon Species, Narrow-Leaf Bottlebrush, Netted Bottlebrush

Callistemonlinearifolius

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Family
Myrtaceae (mir-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Callistemon (kal-lis-STEE-mon)
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Species
linearifolius (lin-ee-ar-ee-FOH-lee-us)
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Synonym
Melaleuca linearifolia
Metrosideros linearifolia
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
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)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
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Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
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