PlantFiles: Bottlebrush, Bottle Brush
Callistemon 'Harkness'

There are 34 currently called Callistemon, it is sometimes difficult to tell which genus the species belong to. Bottlebrushes can be found growing from tropical north to temperate south, they often grow in damp or wet conditions, (along creek beds or in areas prone to flooding). the flower spikes can be red or yellow, the flower produces small woody fruit which contains hundreds of tiny seeds, the seeds are usually not released from the fruits for several years, most species are very hardy and will tolerate drought and are low maintenance. Plants grown in full sun produce the best flowers, I have also seen Bottlebrush thrive in Anaheim California, and have always loved the spectacular flowers and the way the birds and insects find it irresistible.