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Red Cascade Bottlebrush
Callistemon viminalis 'Red Cascade'
Pronunciation: kal-LIS-tem-on vi-mi-NAH-liss
SKU #01447
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Once established, water if very dry.
SIZE:
Fast growing; reaches 20 to 25 ft. tall, 15 ft. wide.
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| Description | This showy evergreen tree has many pendulous branches covered with narrow, gray-green foliage, and a profusion of very showy, large, red, bottlebrush-shaped blooms. This cultivar was introduced by Los Angeles State and County Arboretum, Arcadia, CA. An ideal specimen tree for hot, dry, low maintenance landscapes. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring and fall; longer in temperate regions. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Privacy Screen |
| Design Ideas | Perfect single specimen for drought resistant landscapes. Integrates nicely into modern landscapes for its color and sculptural form. Makes an excellent focal point with night lighting. Add to hummingbird and wildlife gardens as a nectar source. Valuable accent for desert gardens. |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Companion Plants | Group this heat and drought resistant plant with other tough choices such as Hazel Spanish Lavender, (Lavandula stoechas 'Hazel'), Platt's Black New Zealand Flax, (Phormium 'Platt's Black'), Easter Lily Cactus, (Echinopsis oxygona), and Bennet's White Rock Rose, (Cistus x 'Bennet's White'). |
| Care Instructions | Provide average to lean, very well-drained soil. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Prune lightly to shape or promote dense growth. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. |
| History | This graceful bottlebrush tree is native to stream bank habitats of eastern Australia. It is counted among the twenty five known species of Callistemon, with only a few grown in America. The genus was conferred by Otto Staph of the Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew, England around the turn of the century. |
| Lore | The genus name is from the Greek for "beauty" and "stamen" to describe the flowers, a bottle brush shaped wand of stamens without visible stamens. |
Details
| Description | This showy evergreen tree has many pendulous branches covered with narrow, gray-green foliage, and a profusion of very showy, large, red, bottlebrush-shaped blooms. This cultivar was introduced by Los Angeles State and County Arboretum, Arcadia, CA. An ideal specimen tree for hot, dry, low maintenance landscapes. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Spring and fall; longer in temperate regions. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Privacy Screen |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | Perfect single specimen for drought resistant landscapes. Integrates nicely into modern landscapes for its color and sculptural form. Makes an excellent focal point with night lighting. Add to hummingbird and wildlife gardens as a nectar source. Valuable accent for desert gardens. |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Companion Plants | Group this heat and drought resistant plant with other tough choices such as Hazel Spanish Lavender, (Lavandula stoechas 'Hazel'), Platt's Black New Zealand Flax, (Phormium 'Platt's Black'), Easter Lily Cactus, (Echinopsis oxygona), and Bennet's White Rock Rose, (Cistus x 'Bennet's White'). |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide average to lean, very well-drained soil. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Prune lightly to shape or promote dense growth. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. |
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History
| History | This graceful bottlebrush tree is native to stream bank habitats of eastern Australia. It is counted among the twenty five known species of Callistemon, with only a few grown in America. The genus was conferred by Otto Staph of the Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew, England around the turn of the century. |
|---|---|
| Lore | The genus name is from the Greek for "beauty" and "stamen" to describe the flowers, a bottle brush shaped wand of stamens without visible stamens. |
Frequently asked questions
Does Red Cascade Bottlebrush produce flowers?
Spring and fall; longer in temperate regions.
Is Red Cascade Bottlebrush evergreen or deciduous?
Red Cascade Bottlebrush is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Red Cascade Bottlebrush?
Red Cascade Bottlebrush is Easy Care, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing.
Is Red Cascade Bottlebrush resistant to pests or animals?
Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Drought Tolerant
How fast does Red Cascade Bottlebrush grow?
Red Cascade Bottlebrush has a Fast growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Red Cascade Bottlebrush?
Red Cascade Bottlebrush grows in an Rounded habit.
Where can I use Red Cascade Bottlebrush in my landscape?
Red Cascade Bottlebrush is suitable for: Privacy Screen.
How can I use Red Cascade Bottlebrush in my garden design?
Perfect single specimen for drought resistant landscapes. Integrates nicely into modern landscapes for its color and sculptural form. Makes an excellent focal point with night lighting. Add to hummingbird and wildlife gardens as a nectar source. Valuable accent for desert gardens.
What color are Red Cascade Bottlebrush flowers?
Red Cascade Bottlebrush produces Red flowers.
What color is the foliage of Red Cascade Bottlebrush?
Red Cascade Bottlebrush has Gray-green foliage.
What plants grow well with Red Cascade Bottlebrush?
Good companion plants for Red Cascade Bottlebrush include: Group this heat and drought resistant plant with other tough choices such as Hazel Spanish Lavender, (Lavandula stoechas 'Hazel'), Platt's Black New Zealand Flax, (Phormium 'Platt's Black'), Easter Lily Cactus, (Echinopsis oxygona), and Bennet's White Rock Rose, (Cistus x 'Bennet's White')..
How do I care for Red Cascade Bottlebrush?
Provide average to lean, very well-drained soil. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Prune lightly to shape or promote dense growth. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring.
What is the history of Red Cascade Bottlebrush?
This graceful bottlebrush tree is native to stream bank habitats of eastern Australia. It is counted among the twenty five known species of Callistemon, with only a few grown in America. The genus was conferred by Otto Staph of the Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew, England around the turn of the century.
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