Date collected: April 18, 2011
Location: Collected from the dog park in Hancock Park of Los Angeles
Nativity: Not native to California (Native to Australia)
Scientific name: Callistemon citrinus
Other names: Red Bottlebrush, Lemon Bottlebrush, Crimson Bottlebrush
Habitat: This tree thrives in average to dry soils; it is drought tolerant. It shouldn't be nearby coastlines because the high salt content of soils could kill it. In Australia where it originated, it prefers full exposure sunlight.
Habitat: This tree thrives in average to dry soils; it is drought tolerant. It shouldn't be nearby coastlines because the high salt content of soils could kill it. In Australia where it originated, it prefers full exposure sunlight.
Special notes: The Red Bottlebrush Tree is a major attraction for hummingbirds. They love the sweet nectar found in its fuzzy red flowers.
Calflora.org
Floridata.com
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