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pine-leaf bottlebrush
Scientific Name: Callistemon pinifolius
Family: Myrtaceae
Category: Dicot
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Pine-leaved Bottlebrush (Callistemon pinifolius)
The Pine-leaved Bottlebrush, scientifically known as Callistemon pinifolius, is a shrub celebrated for its unique foliage and distinctive flower spikes.
Considerations for Pets and Children
- This plant is rated as potentially unsafe for both children and dogs.
- The plant has needle-like leaves.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Callistemon pinifolius (J.C. Wendl.) DC.
- Family: Myrtaceae
- Common Names: Pine-leaf Bottlebrush, Pine-leaved Bottlebrush
- Synonym: Melaleuca linearis (implied, as a previous name for Sweet Pine-leaved Bottlebrush)
Distribution and Habitat
- Found in forests and woodlands of central New South Wales, Australia.
- Typically grows in damp places.
Morphology and Growth Habits
- Evergreen shrub, typically growing to 1-2 meters in height, but can reach up to 4 meters.
- Slender, needle-like leaves that give the plant its common name.
- Flower spikes can be green or red.
- Finely-textured foliage.
Cultivation
- Hardiness zones: 9-11.
- Prefers hot overhead sun to warm low sun.
- Soil should be allowed to dry between waterings.
Quirky Facts
- The flower spikes give the plant a "bottlebrush" appearance.