Callistemon subulatus
Botanical Information
| Family | Myrtaceae |
| Genus | Callistemon |
| Species | subulatus |
| Category | Tropicals, Woody |
| Type | Tree (evergreen), Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Native to Queensland, Australia. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9 - 11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | >9a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c - H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-6.7) - 10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 20- 50 |
| Height | 2 - 5m |
| Spread | 1 - 3 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | April, May, June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Large and upright. |
| Landscape | Good screen or windbreak suitable for coastal areas. |
| Propagation | Propagate by seed or from semi-hardwood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Full sun. Thrives in well-drained soils with high organic matter. Warm, dry climates and is drought tolerant. |
| Pests | Spider mites and scale. |
| Notable Specimens | Trengwainton garden, Madron, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Swamps and along the sides of rocky streams. |
Photographs
Callistemon subulatus, form. Trengwainton garden, Madron, Cornwall, United Kingdom. 17/10/2019.
Callistemon subulatus, leaf. Trengwainton garden, Madron, Cornwall, United Kingdom. 17/10/2019.
