Callistemon viminalis 'Dawson River Weeper'

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

Callistemon viminalis 'Dawson River Weeper' 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 viminalis 'Dawson River Weeper' is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height: 4m - 8m Approximately

Mature Width: 3m – 5m

Callistemon viminalis 'Dawson River Weeper' is expected to grow Approx. 60 – 100 cm per year.

Callistemon viminalis 'Dawson River Weeper' is expected to grow Approx. 60 – 100 cm per year.

They are considered to have a:

• Medium Growth Rate
• Fast Growth Rate

Is Callistemon viminalis 'Dawson River Weeper' frost tolerant?

Callistemon viminalis 'Dawson River Weeper' 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 viminalis ‘Dawson River Weeper’ produces masses of bright red, pendulous bottlebrush flowers from spring through summer, with a lighter flush again in autumn. The long, vibrant blooms cascade from the elegantly weeping branches, creating a spectacular and highly ornamental seasonal display.

Does Callistemon viminalis 'Dawson River Weeper' flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Summer
• Spring

Flower Type:

• Fluffy

Flower Colour:

Red

Yes

Callistemon viminalis 'Dawson River Weeper' is Native to Native to eastern Australia, where Callistemon viminalis grows naturally along waterways. ‘Dawson River Weeper’ is a selected cultivar valued for its ornamental weeping form and prolific flowering.

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

Callistemon viminalis 'Dawson River Weeper' will thrive best in:

• Full Sun

Callistemon viminalis ‘Dawson River Weeper’ 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 its hallmark high drought resilience.

Is Callistemon viminalis 'Dawson River Weeper' Drought tolerant?

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