Callistemon rigidus
Stiff bottlebrush · also Narrow-leaved bottlebrush, Bottlebrush
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Callistemon rigidus is an evergreen bottlebrush known for its stiff leaves and showy red flower spikes in late spring and early summer. This species is highly tolerant of drought and heat but requires well-drained soil to avoid overwatering, making it suitable for arid urban landscapes.
Where it grows
Trees in each city's inventory, with the share of that city's named trees this species accounts for.
- 7550.22%—7.5 in
- 100.00%29 yr8.2 in
Traits
- Form
- Multi-trunk
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Mature height
- 20–40 ft
- Canopy spread
- 10 ft
- Water needs
- Low
- Drought tolerance
- High
- Wildlife value
- Moderate
- Blooms
- May, Jun, Jul
Trunk diameters across every city: median 7.5 in, mean 8.3 in, 90th percentile 15 in. Measured at breast height, as published by each inventory.
Native range
Terrestrial ecoregions where this species is native. Trees in the dataset mostly stand well outside it.
Tropical & Subtropical Moist Broadleaf Forests
- Queensland tropical rain forests
Temperate Broadleaf & Mixed Forests
- Southeast Australia temperate forests
Tropical & Subtropical Grasslands, Savannas & Shrublands
- Brigalow tropical savanna
Temperate Grasslands, Savannas & Shrublands
- Southeast Australia temperate savanna
Other Callistemon in the catalogue
7 of the top 2,000 species are in this genus.
