Bottlebrush Callistemon citrinus
Location: 37350 Sequoia Rd. Park: City Corporation Yard District: Centerville Native to: Australia Tree type: flowering Leaf retention: evergreen
Comments: Evergreen tree native to coastal parts of Australia. Bright red spiked flowers that surround the branch and tight to the branch pea sized woody seed pods are indicative of this plant. Mature height to 15' in native environment. Leaves are 2" to 3" long and terminate in a point. Close relative to the paper bark melelucas. Champion Tree--This is the largest tree of this species in the state.
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To prevent the transfer of disease and other considerations, do not touch or take samples from the specimen tree or any other plants on the property.
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Illustration by George Crozier |
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