Callistemon 'Harkness' (Harkness Bottlebrush)


Botanical Information

FamilyMyrtaceae
GenusCallistemon
Cultivar'Harkness'
CategoryTropicals, Woody
TypeTree (evergreen), Shrub (evergreen)

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height5 - 6 m
Spread2 - 3 m

Description and Growing Information

ShapeSemi-weeping.
LandscapeHedges, screen plant and street planting.
CultivationMoist, well-drained soils. Prune heavily if plant become straggly to encourage new growth.
Notable SpecimensKings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionEntire and up to 130 mm long and 12 m wide.
Flower DescriptionThe flowers produce a long dense bootlebrush-like cluster. The clusters are produced in bunches of 11 "brushes".
Colour DescriptionThe flowers are red. The leaves are dark to medium green.

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