Medicinal
Ayurveda
Bottle Brush Tree
Callistemon citrinus
The Bottle Brush Tree is named for its distinctive bright red flower spikes resembling a bottle brush.
Quick Facts
Height: 3–8 m m
Blooms: March–June
Grey bark, narrow green leaves, bright red flowers
15–40°C
Visit Information
Location
Gardens, avenues, parks
Best Viewing Time
Evergreen1
Habitat & Care
Natural Habitat
Open woodlands
Lifespan
Moderately long-lived
Temperature Range
Warm and dry
Significance
Medicinal Uses
Ornamental landscaping, hedges
Cultural Significance
Attracts pollinators like bees and birds
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Did You Know?
Flowers shaped like bottle brushes
Native to Australia
Attracts nectar-feeding birds
Low-maintenance ornamental plant
Plan Your Visit
Come and see this amazing plant species in person at Patna Zoo