Callistemon viminalis Dawson River Weeper

Callistemon viminalis 'Dawson River Weeper'

• Mature size: 4-8m tall x 3-5m wide.
• Recommended spacing: 1.5-2m apart for an informal screen.
• Ideal growing conditions: Full sun-part shade.
• Growth rate: Moderate-fast.

 

Uses

Large Pot/container plant, native garden, garden filler, mass plantings, playground, Coastal gardens, lining driveways, feature shrub, street tree, informal hedge/privacy screen, erosion control, bank stability. 

Noteworthy

Australian Native cultivar, hardy evergreen, low maintenance, attracts birds and other pollinators.

Tolerant

Pruning, coastal conditions, wind, drought and light frost once established, adaptable to a wide range of soil types.

Colour/Growth form

Bright red bottlebrush flowers in Spring and Autumn, small tree or large shrub, green foliage, dense/compact, weeping habit.

What is Callistemon 'Dawson River Weeper'?

Callistemon Dawson River Weeper is a hardy Australian native with a weeping habit and bright red bottlebrush flowers that bloom in spring and autumn. It makes an excellent large feature shrub, informal privacy screen, or street tree. Ideal for full sun to part shade, it can grow in coastal gardens and is perfect for erosion control and bank stability along riverbanks. This low-maintenance, evergreen plant attracts birds and pollinators and is tolerant of drought, wind, and light frost once established.