Pink Tips
Callistemon salignus
Attractive tough medium tree with striking pink new growth
FEATURES: A hardy and easy to grow medium sized tree adaptable to a variety of soils and positions. Features attractive papery peeling bark, rosy-red flushes of new growth and pretty creamy-white to pale yellow bottlebrush flowers during spring to autumn. Branches have a slightly weeping habit.
CONDITIONS: Prefers a well-drained soil in full sun but will tolerate a wide range of soils including sandy and waterlogged types. Tolerant of frost, drought and seaside conditions.
PLANTING IDEAS AND USES:
- ideal feature tree
- excellent for informal screen or hedge
- perfect for coastal and water efficient gardens
- bird attracting
small tree
Autumn
Winter
Spring
Bird Attracting
Full Sun
Part Shade
Hedging
Wet Areas
Clay Soil
Sandy Soil
Drought Tolerant
Wind Break
Coastal
Light Frost
