Tree Portfolio Weeping Bottlebrush (Callistemon viminalis) - Recommended With Reservations

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Florida Native: |
No |
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Special interest: |
Red flowering sporadically throughout year |
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Growth Rate: |
Moderate |
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Height at Maturity: |
20’ |
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Width at Maturity: |
25’ |
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Grow Space: |
Small, 15’ from OHU |
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Soil Requirements: |
Moist, but not wet |
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Cold Hardiness: |
Semi-hardy |
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Evergreen/Deciduous: |
Evergreen |
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Salt Tolerance: |
Moderate |
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Drought Tolerance: |
Moderate |
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Comments: |
Tree should be used only in those areas with intensive maintenance program or as a specimen for an individual lawn. Use is somewhat limited by drooping habit and lack of wind resistance. Is prone to root rot on poorly drained soils and subject to many pest problems. |
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Uses: |
Streets, parking lots, specimen, buffer |
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Maintenance: |
$$$$ | |