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Callistemon citrinus buds opening These plants are found naturally here in New South Wales, also Victoria and southern Queensland, usually in wet or swampy conditions as well as rocky outcrops, mainly on the coast and tablelands. Growing 3 to 4 m. <br /> <br /> The leaves are narrow-elliptic, up to 7 cm long, and about 1 cm wide with a lemon odour when crushed.<br /> <br /> The lower spikes are 6 &ndash;10 cm long, by 7 cm diameter. Filaments as seen here are bright red, sometimes purplish red.<br /> <br /> Flowers are produced in spring, up to two flowerings if moisture is available. <br /> <br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/100689/bottlebrush_maturing_flower_spikes.html" title="Bottlebrush maturing flower spikes"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3314/100689_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=7yZNK3gks7K6E6%2BHNLqjZx1R6Qo%3D" width="200" height="152" alt="Bottlebrush maturing flower spikes Most bottlebrushes occur in the east and south-east of this country. They often grow in damp or wet conditions such as along creek beds or in areas which are prone to floods.<br /> <br /> Bottlebrushes are members of the genus Callistemon and belong to the family Myrtaceae. They are all woody shrubs which range from 0.5 m to 4 m in height. The flowers can be spectacular and are irresistible to nectar-feeding birds and insects.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/105016/callistemon_citrinus.html<br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/121965/callistemon_citrinus_buds_opening.html Australia,Callistemon citrinus,Crimson Bottlebrush,Flora,Geotagged,Myrtaceae,Myrtales,Spring,botany,new south wales,plant" /></a></figure><br /> <br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/105016/callistemon_citrinus.html" title="Callistemon citrinus"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3314/105016_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=rjJzsN4GGYFU6HhEq8cJoSv8nS8%3D" width="104" height="152" alt="Callistemon citrinus Most bottlebrushes occur in the east and south-east of this country. They often grow in damp or wet conditions such as along creek beds or in areas which are prone to floods.<br /> <br /> Bottlebrushes are members of the genus Callistemon and belong to the family Myrtaceae. They are all woody shrubs which range from 0.5 m to 4 m in height. The flowers can be spectacular and are irresistible to nectar-feeding birds and insects.<br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/100689/bottlebrush_maturing_flower_spikes.html<br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/121965/callistemon_citrinus_buds_opening.html Australia,Callistemon citrinus,Crimson Bottlebrush,Flora,Geotagged,Myrtaceae,Myrtales,Spring,botany,new south wales,plant,red flowers" /></a></figure> Australia,Callistemon citrinus,Crimson Bottlebrush,Flora,Geotagged,Macro,Myrtaceae,Myrtales,botany,new south wales,red flowers,spring Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Callistemon citrinus buds opening

These plants are found naturally here in New South Wales, also Victoria and southern Queensland, usually in wet or swampy conditions as well as rocky outcrops, mainly on the coast and tablelands. Growing 3 to 4 m.

The leaves are narrow-elliptic, up to 7 cm long, and about 1 cm wide with a lemon odour when crushed.

The lower spikes are 6 –10 cm long, by 7 cm diameter. Filaments as seen here are bright red, sometimes purplish red.

Flowers are produced in spring, up to two flowerings if moisture is available.

Bottlebrush maturing flower spikes Most bottlebrushes occur in the east and south-east of this country. They often grow in damp or wet conditions such as along creek beds or in areas which are prone to floods.<br /> <br /> Bottlebrushes are members of the genus Callistemon and belong to the family Myrtaceae. They are all woody shrubs which range from 0.5 m to 4 m in height. The flowers can be spectacular and are irresistible to nectar-feeding birds and insects.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/105016/callistemon_citrinus.html<br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/121965/callistemon_citrinus_buds_opening.html Australia,Callistemon citrinus,Crimson Bottlebrush,Flora,Geotagged,Myrtaceae,Myrtales,Spring,botany,new south wales,plant


Callistemon citrinus Most bottlebrushes occur in the east and south-east of this country. They often grow in damp or wet conditions such as along creek beds or in areas which are prone to floods.<br /> <br /> Bottlebrushes are members of the genus Callistemon and belong to the family Myrtaceae. They are all woody shrubs which range from 0.5 m to 4 m in height. The flowers can be spectacular and are irresistible to nectar-feeding birds and insects.<br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/100689/bottlebrush_maturing_flower_spikes.html<br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/121965/callistemon_citrinus_buds_opening.html Australia,Callistemon citrinus,Crimson Bottlebrush,Flora,Geotagged,Myrtaceae,Myrtales,Spring,botany,new south wales,plant,red flowers

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    Never was aware of it. It looks stunning. Maybe I am confusing it but what ever it is beautiful. Posted 3 years ago, modified 3 years ago
    1. View Ruth Spigelman's profile
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      Just one of our standard bottlebrushes Ernst. I've linked the fully opened flower above ^. And in fact you've posted one before!
      Crimson Bottlebrush - Callistemon citrinus Autumn is the flowering time for Callistemon citrinum<br /> This species is often used for roadside plantings. Australia,Callistemon citrinus,Crimson Bottlebrush,Eamw flora,Fall,Geotagged
       Posted 3 years ago
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    Gorgeous! Posted 3 years ago
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    Calbost Niel
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    Nice one Ruth Posted 3 years ago

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The Crimson Bottlebrush

"Callistemon citrinus", also known as Crimson Bottlebrush is a shrub in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to south-eastern Australia.

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Similar species: Myrtles, Evening Primroses.
Species identified by Ruth Spigelman
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By Ruth Spigelman

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Uploaded Sep 21, 2021. Captured Sep 18, 2021 11:59 in 59 Merewether St, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 60D
  • f/11.0
  • 1/256s
  • ISO250
  • 100mm
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