Family: Myrtaceae

Stiff bottlebrush is an everblooming shrub with stiff upright stems.

A utility-friendly species, it doesn’t grow taller than 10 feet. Native to New South Whales and Queensland, crimson bottlebrush thrives in the tropics.

The genus name ‘Callistemon’ means beautiful stamen, a perfect name for these showy stamens. Ablaze with flowers most of the year, crimson bottlebrush is a favorite food for pollinators. The stems are a bit stiffer than its closely related cousin Callistemon citrinus, hence the common name stiff bottlebrush. It is much smaller too.

Growing almost anywhere on the islands, it is a low-maintenance tree that drops little to no leaf litter, and it’s wind tolerant.

Plant Uses:

• Container plant
• Hedge
• Ornamental
• Privacy / screening

Plant Dangers:

• No dangers