| Common Name | Willow Bottlebrush |
| Family | Myrtaceae |
| Genus | Callistemon |
| Species | Pityoides |
| Origin | Australia |
| Blooming | Late winter to spring, producing red cylindrical flower spikes. |
| Leaf Color | Grey-green to dark green |
| Sunlight | Sun |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Well-draining sandy loam or gritty mix; tolerant of poor soils but intolerant to waterlogging.
Water regularly during establishment. Drought tolerant once mature; reduce watering in winter dormancy.
Requires full sun for optimal growth and flowering; can tolerate partial shade but may become leggy.
Apply low-phosphorus native fertilizer in spring to encourage blooms without excessive leaf growth.
Prune immediately after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead wood.
These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.
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