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Melaleuca viminalis

Previously known as:

  • Callistemon viminalis
Description

Weeping Bottlebrush is a large shrub or small tree with pendulous branches in the myrtle family.  This multi-trunked plant is native to Australia. 

See this plant in the following landscape:
Cultivars / Varieties:
'Red Cascade'
Tags:
#small tree#flowering tree#non-toxic for horses#non-toxic for dogs#non-toxic for cats
 
Cultivars / Varieties:
'Red Cascade'
Tags:
#small tree#flowering tree#non-toxic for horses#non-toxic for dogs#non-toxic for cats
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Melaleuca
    Species:
    viminalis
    Family:
    Myrtaceae
    Country Or Region Of Origin:
    Australia
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Shrub
    Tree
    Habit/Form:
    Multi-trunked
    Weeping
  • Fruit:
    Fruit Type:
    Capsule
    Fruit Description:
    Woody capsule
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Red/Burgundy
    Flower Inflorescence:
    Spike
    Flower Description:
    Bright red spikes of 9-14 stamens
  • Leaves:
    Leaf Type:
    Simple
    Leaf Shape:
    Elliptical
    Leaf Margin:
    Entire
    Hairs Present:
    No
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No