Botanical Name
Callistemon viridiflorus
Common Name
Green Bottlebrush
Description
Green Bottlebrush is a unique compact native shrub renowned for its distinctive green bottlebrush flowers and neat growth habit that creates unusual displays in Australian gardens. This remarkable species produces masses of cylindrical flower spikes in soft green tones that bloom profusely in spring and summer, attracting honeyeating birds, native bees, and butterflies while providing a distinctive alternative to traditional red bottlebrushes. The narrow, linear leaves create attractive fine-textured evergreen foliage that maintains dense, compact growth habits. Hardy and adaptable once established, it thrives in well-drained to moist soils and full sun to partial shade positions with good drought tolerance. Perfect for borders, containers, and areas where compact native shrubs with unique green flowering create distinctive landscape displays.
Plant Category
Small Shrubs
Size (H x W)
Height: 1-2 meters, Spread: 1-1.5 meters
Callistemon viridiflorus naturally occurs in eastern Australia, thriving in well-drained to moist soils with good drainage and full sun to partial shade exposure in temperate to subtropical climates.
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