Family: Myrtaceae

Weeping bottlebrush is a single-stemmed tree with billowing, arching branches, and a weeping form. Prolific blooming year-round, the flowers are a rich source of nectar for pollinators and birds. Crimson red stamens, connected in rings, form a bottlebrush shape. Following flowers comes woody seed capsules that persist for years. 

Native to Eastern Australia, the weeping bottlebrush tree is both drought and salt tolerant. It does best in well-drained soil in a sunny spot. This tree drops little to no litter. Allergies could be a problem for some.

Plant Uses:

• Bonsai
• Container plant
• Hedge
• Ornamental
• Specimen
• Bonzai

Plant Dangers:

• Allergenic

High Risk Traits:

• Broad environmental tolerance
  
• Naturalized outside native range (CA, FL)
  
• Repeated human introductions
  
• Prolific seed production
  
• Seeds wind- and potentially water-dispersed
  
• Hybridizes readily
  
• Tolerates pruning/fire; resprouts easily
  
• Host for significant rust pathogen (Austropuccinia psidii)

Low Risk Traits:

• Not weedy
  
• Non-toxic to animals/humans
  
• No spines, thorns, or burrs
  
• Not allelopathic
  
• Not a fire hazard
  
• No persistent soil seed bank
  
• Not spread via produce, animals, or gut passage