Callistemon salignus

Willow Bottlebrush

Height: 3-8m x 5m 

Comments: This large shrub or small tree that develops into an excellent weeping canopy over time has papery, peeling bark; foliage is willow like, bright green with purplish pink new growth. Flowers late spring to summer mostly 4-5cm long creamy white to yellow. 

 In the urban environment Callistemon salignus provides a good source of nectar for birds, food and habitat for the life cycle of butterflies.

Callistemon salignus is adaptable to most sites and will tolerate moist swampy soils- poorly drained that may dry out in summer. 

All plant dimensions are estimates only and ultimate size and growth rates will depend on growing conditions, particularly when used in some urban environments.

Reference:

Spencer, R  Horticultural flora of south – eastern Australia. University of New South Wales Press Vol.3