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Callistemon Species, Bottlebrush, Tapering-Leaved Bottlebrush

Callistemonacuminatus

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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
acuminatus (ah-kew-min-AY-tus)
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Synonym
Melaleuca flammea
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
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)
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Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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Regional

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

Maitland, Florida

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