Bottlebrush Tree

Bottlebrush Tree, or Callistemon, gets its name from its bright red flower spikes that really do look like a bottle brush. It is originally from Australia, a country with a hot, dry climate not too different from parts of the UAE.

It comes in a 40cm pot and stands about 1.2 metres tall already, making a strong, attractive addition to a garden corner or beside a driveway, where it can get full sun for most of the day.

Water it 2 to 3 times a week while it is still young and settling into the soil, then reduce to once or twice a week once it is established. Bees and birds are drawn to the flowers, bringing a bit of natural life into a UAE garden.

Plant Information

• Botanical Name: Callistemon citrinus
• Local Name: Bottlebrush
• Family: Myrtaceae
• Average Size: 2m to 4m (full grown)
• Native To: Australia
• Environment: Outdoor, full sun
• Climate: Subtropical, drought tolerant