Callistemon pelandii (Gold-Tipped Bottlebrush)
Botanical Information
| Family | Myrtaceae |
| Genus | Callistemon |
| Species | pelandii |
| Category | Tropicals, Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Queensland, Australia. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9a-11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| 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 |
Description and Growing Information
| ID Characteristic | Easily identifiable because of the golden tips. |
| Landscape | Good screen or windbreak suitable for coastal areas. |
| Propagation | Propagated by seed or cuttings |
| Cultivation | Grows best in hot, humid climates with full sun and well drained soils. Tolerant to a variety of soil types. |
| Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Leaf Description | The leaves are light green, soft, hairy and oval shaped. |
| Flower Description | The bright red flower with golden yellow tips grows in a spiked, cylinder shape. |
Photographs
Callistemon pelandii, form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Callistemon pelandii, leaf. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Callistemon pelandii, flower. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Callistemon pelandii, flower. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Callistemon pelandii, bud. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Callistemon pelandii, bark. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.