Waterwise Plant Details
Toobada, Lesser Bottlebrush, Fiery Bottlebrush
- Family: MYRTACEAE
- Genus: Callistemon
- Species: phoeniceus
Fast-growing shrub to 6 metres high and wide. Stiff branches and blue-green foliage. Brilliant red flowers in spring. Very hardy and adaptable. Can be pruned to shape after flowering. Bird attractant.
Pronunciation: Kalis-teem-on