Callistemon viminalis
should be planted in every hummingbird
garden. The Weeping Bottlebrush almost always has at least 2
hummingbirds competing for the nectar. The bright orange-red flowers
are well colored to attract
hummingbirds. Callistemon viminalis is often used as a street
tree, maybe more often than it should be. Around those plantings can
be found a laundry list of problems. The Weeping Bottlebrush will
drop large amounts of debris and the roots will raise sidewalks. But
if they are given the right space the Weeping Bottlebrush is a spectacular
specimen. I prefer to open out the tree to show off the branching
structure and the grace of the tree. Callistemon viminalis will put
up with almost any soil. The weeping bottlebrush is hardy through 20
degrees.
High resolution images
of Callistemon viminalis are available
