Calothamnus pinifolius (Dense Clawflower)
Botanical Information
| Family | Myrtaceae |
| Genus | Calothamnus |
| Species | pinifolius |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Native to Western Australia. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 1-3 m |
| Flowering Period | July, August, September, October, November, December |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Dense, upright shape. |
| Propagation | Propagated by seed. |
| Cultivation | Grown best in rocky soils, with full sun. |
| Notable Specimens | Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Found on rocky slopes in dense scrub. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves are pine-like. They grow 20-30 mm long and are prickly. |
Photographs
Calothamnus pinifolius, form. Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.
Calothamnus pinifolius, flower. Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.
Calothamnus pinifolius, bud. Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.
Calothamnus pinifolius, bud. Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.
Calothamnus pinifolius, bud. Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.
Calothamnus pinifolius, bud. Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.