Callistemon viminalis

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

Callistemon viminalis 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.
• Woodland Garden – layered, naturalistic design under dappled light.
• Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Callistemon viminalis is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height: 4m - 8m Approximately

Mature Width: 4m – 5m

Callistemon viminalis is expected to grow Approx. 50 – 100 cm per year.

Callistemon viminalis is expected to grow Approx. 50 – 100 cm per year.

They are considered to have a:

• Fast Growth Rate

Is Callistemon viminalis frost tolerant?

Callistemon viminalis 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 viminalis produces masses of bright red, pendulous bottlebrush flowers from spring through summer, with a lighter flush in autumn. The vibrant blooms hang gracefully from the weeping branches, creating a dramatic and highly ornamental seasonal display.

Does Callistemon viminalis flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Summer
• Spring
• Year-Round

Flower Type:

• Fluffy

Flower Colour:

Red

Yes

Callistemon viminalis is Native to Eastern Australia, particularly Queensland and New South Wales, where it grows naturally along watercourses and in open forests.

Its nectar-rich flowers attract honeyeaters, native bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects, while the dense foliage provides shelter and nesting habitat for small birds. Its long flowering season makes it a valuable support plant for pollinators throughout much of the year.

Callistemon viminalis will thrive best in:

• Full Sun

Callistemon viminalis 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 increase drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then reduce watering as the tree matures and develops its characteristic high drought resilience.

Is Callistemon viminalis Drought tolerant?

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