Sunday, July 13, 2014

Bottlebrush- Callistemon lanceolatus- Red brushes to offer

Callistemon lanceolatus

  • Botanical name is Callistemon lanceolatus. Common names are Bottlebrush and Crimson Bottlebrush. Local name is bottle brush. It thrives well in Lahore ( USA Hardinrss Zone 8a- 10b). Belongs to Myrtaceae family.  

A shrub and sub tree. Height 4- 12 feet.
Photo by Rashad.

Bloom is red and fragrant. Photo by Rashad.

Arching branches. Photo by Rashad.

Along aqua features. Photo by Rashad.

Attractive to bees, birds and butterflies.
Photo by Rashad.

Leaves are aromatic. Another view.
Photo by Rashad.

A shrub in bloom. Photo by Rashad.

Needs average water. Photo by Rashad.

Bloom mid/ late spring. Photo by Rashad.

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