Callistemon citrinus 'Endeavour'

• Screening or Privacy
• Shrubs
• Rural Property Planting
• Revegetation or Regeneration
• Council or Civic Landscapes
• Plant in Pots (or) Suitable for Pots

Callistemon citrinus 'Endeavour' works in an:

• Australian Native Garden – celebrates local plants with natural character.
• Wildlife Garden – planting to attract birds, bees, and pollinators.
• Coastal Garden – relaxed, seaside feel with hardy, textural plants.
• Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
• Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Callistemon citrinus 'Endeavour' is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height: 2m - 4m Approximately

Mature Width: 2m – 3m

Callistemon citrinus 'Endeavour' is expected to grow Approx. 40 – 80 cm per year.

Callistemon citrinus 'Endeavour' is expected to grow Approx. 40 – 80 cm per year.

They are considered to have a:

• Fast Growth Rate

Is Callistemon citrinus 'Endeavour' frost tolerant?

Callistemon citrinus 'Endeavour' is Frost Hardy – Survives heavy and frequent frost without damage.

• Tropical QLD (Cairns, Townsville)
• Subtropical QLD (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast)
• Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
• Sydney & Central Coast
• South Coast NSW (Illawarra to Bega)
• Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
• Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
• Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
• Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
• Adelaide Metro & Coastal
• Adelaide Hills & Barossa

Callistemon citrinus ‘Endeavour’ produces striking bright red bottlebrush flowers from spring through summer, with a lighter flush in autumn. The vivid cylindrical blooms sit boldly at the ends of the branches, creating a high-impact seasonal display that contrasts beautifully with the fresh green foliage.

Does Callistemon citrinus 'Endeavour' flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Year-Round

Flower Type:

• Fluffy

Flower Colour:

Red

Yes

Callistemon citrinus 'Endeavour' is Native to Eastern Australia, particularly New South Wales and Victoria, where Callistemon citrinus grows naturally along watercourses and open forests.

Its nectar-rich bottlebrush flowers attract honeyeaters, native bees, butterflies and beneficial insects, while the dense evergreen foliage provides shelter for small birds. The extended flowering season makes it a valuable support plant for pollinators across much of the year.

Callistemon citrinus 'Endeavour' will thrive best in:

• Full Sun

Callistemon citrinus ‘Endeavour’ performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils and prefers slightly acidic to neutral conditions. It tolerates poorer soils but may struggle in heavy clay or waterlogged positions unless improved with organic matter and coarse material to increase drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then reduce watering as the tree matures and develops excellent drought resilience.

Is Callistemon citrinus 'Endeavour' Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it benefits from regular watering, but once established Callistemon ‘Endeavour’ develops excellent drought tolerance. It thrives in hot, dry and coastal conditions, maintaining strong flowering and dense foliage with minimal supplementary watering.