Mazhar Botanic Garden

Melaleuca citrina (Curtis) Dum. Cours

Crimson bottlebrush

Sample code: EGY-MBG-000084
Common name: Crimson bottlebrush
Arabic name: فرشة الزجاج
Native: Australia
Country: Australia
(PGR): Cultivated plant

Small tree to 5 m tall leaves are arranged alternately, flat, narrow egg-shaped flowers are red and arranged in spikes on the ends of branches

Ornamental tree. The leaves are a tea substitute and have a delightfully refreshing flavour.

Callistemon citrinus (Curtis) Skeels

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Drainage: Well drained
Water Sources: Drought-tolerant plant
Lights: Full sun
Propagation: Seeds or cuttings
Flowering time: Spring and Autumn
Zone: 8 : 9
Located in: Herbarium Yard

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