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Weeping Bottlebrush
Scientific Name: Callistemon viminalis (Sol. ex Gaertn.) G. Don ex Loudon
Family: Myrtaceae

Show Larger Picture Blooming Weeping Bottlebrush 'Captain Hook' in late april in Phoenix

Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: 8-9,11-24 USDA: 9-12 Frost Tolerance: Semi tender in Phoenix, suffers below 30°F (-1°C) Sun Exposure: Full sun, tolerates reflected heat Origin: Australia (Queensland, New South Wales) Growth Habits: Evergreen shrub, up to 20 feet tall (3 m) or more, depending on the variety, narrow shaped, pendulous Watering Needs: Little water when established, becomes chlorotic if not watered properly Propagation: Seeds (growing very slowly and giving seedling of great variability), semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer

Blooming Habits:
Red flowers intermittently during the year.