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Callistemon citrinus 'Endeavour'
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Comments, Features & Uses:
Dense large shrub or small tree with dark green rigid leaves and brilliant scarlet bottlebrush style flowers. Can be used for screen planting or as a windbreak in small gardens. Also a popular choice in coastal plantings or as a street tree. Good bird attractor for nectar feeding.
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Naturally Occurring:
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Parent plant occurs naturally in NSW, Victoria and Sth Qld.
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Dimensions:
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2-3m h x 3m w/ 200mm cal. |
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Aspect:
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Prefers full sun but will tolerate light shade. |
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Coastal Tolerance:
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Resistant to salt spray in second line.
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Soil Requirements:
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Will grow in most garden soils and is tolerant of quite harsh sites from dry to poor draining soils. |
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Moisture Requirements:
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Can endure less than perfect drainage but usually performs best in gardens with reasonable drainage and regular availability of water. Excellent for swampy sites but can also tolerate drought conditions.
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Temperature Range:
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Frost hardy. |
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Maintenance and Fertiliser Requirements:
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Trim after flowering to maintain a good shape and produce more flowers the following year. Responds well to annual fertilisation after flowering and not as sensitive to Phosphorus as some other Australian natives.
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Pests and Diseases:
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No specific pest or disease problems.
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Spacing Guide:
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1-1.5m apart. |
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Typical Container Sizes Available:
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140mm, 200mm, 300mm and 45ltr
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