Callistemon salignus

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

Callistemon salignus works in an:

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

Callistemon salignus is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height: 5m - 10m Approximately

Mature Width: 3m – 5m

Callistemon salignus is expected to grow Approx. 40 – 70 cm per year.

Callistemon salignus is expected to grow Approx. 40 – 70 cm per year.

They are considered to have a:

• Fast Growth Rate

Is Callistemon salignus frost tolerant?

Callistemon salignus 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

Callistemon salignus produces soft cream to pale-yellow bottlebrush flowers from late spring through summer. These lightly coloured cylindrical blooms sit along the branch tips, creating a gentle seasonal display that pairs beautifully with its pink-tinged new growth and attractive bark.

Does Callistemon salignus flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Summer
• Spring
• Sporadic

Flower Type:

• Fluffy

Flower Colour:

White

Yes

Callistemon salignus is Native to Native to eastern Australia, where it grows naturally along creeks and moist sites. Widely used in cultivation for its adaptability and fine-textured foliage.

Its nectar-rich flowers attract honeyeaters, native bees, butterflies and beneficial insects, while the dense, evergreen foliage provides excellent cover and nesting habitat for small birds. The extended flowering season offers valuable support to pollinators throughout the warmer months.

Callistemon salignus will thrive best in:

• Full Sun

Callistemon salignus 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 areas unless improved with organic matter and coarse material to boost drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then reduce watering as the tree matures and develops excellent drought resilience.

Is Callistemon salignus Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established Callistemon salignus develops excellent drought tolerance. It thrives in hot, dry and coastal environments and maintains dense foliage and reliable flowering with minimal supplementary watering.