pink tips

Also known as: white bottlebrush; willow bottlebrush

A small half-hardy evergreen tree or shrub to a height of up to 4m, with narrow dark green leaves and reddish new growth. Creamy white 'bottlebrush'-shaped flowers appear from late spring to midsummer. The foliage is lemon scented and the bark a papery white

Scientific classification

Species: pink tips (Callistemon salignus)
Genus: Callistemon
Family: Myrtaceae

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Toxicity: Trees · Shrubs
Plant type: 4-8 metres
Height: 2.5-4 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of pink tips

Distribution map

Australia

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of pink tips

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pink tips care guide

Regular deep watering in dry heat, withstand short dry periods
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Regular deep watering in dry heat, withstand short dry periods

Fertilizing

Native shrub slow release feed applied once each early spring

Pruning

Usually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.

Propagation

Propagate by seed or from semi-hardwood cuttings

Growing

Grow in a frost-free, sheltered position in full sun with a moist but well-drained soil. Ideal for an unheated, but frost-free conservatory or greenhouse. If planting in a container, use a well-drained peat-free mix with 20% by volume of horticultural grit added

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