Callistemon Species, Lime Bottlebrush, Wallum Bottlebrush
Callistemonpachyphyllus

Family: Myrtaceae (mir-TAY-see-ee)
Genus: Callistemon (kal-lis-STEE-mon)
Species: pachyphyllus (pak-ee-FIL-us)

Synonym:Callistemon pachyphyllus var. angustifolius

Synonym:Callistemon pachyphyllus var. viridis

Synonym:Melaleuca pachyphylla

Category
Shrubs

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Red
Pale Green

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting