Botanical Name
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Callistemon citrinus
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Description
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A dense showy evergreen shrub with masses of scarlet bottlebrush shaped flowers throughout the warm season. Tolerates heat, some cold, poor soils. Will make a dramatic hedge or screen plant but equally valued as a large specimen. Flowers can be used in cut flower arrangements.
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Exposure
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Full Sun
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Height x Width
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10-12' H x 10-12' W
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Water
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Once established, needs only occasional watering.
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Zones
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Zones 8-10
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Fertilization
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Fertilize in spring with a well balanced fertilizer. Follow label instructions.
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Pruning
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Prune in spring before new growth begins. Can also be pruned after blooming to keep a tidy appearance.
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PC #
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CsNH13024
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