The Bottlebrush Tree is a pleasant specimen of the Genus Callistemon that are planted in front of the dorms.

Kingdom: Plantae

Common Name:
Bottlebrush Tree

Scientific Name: Callistemon viminalis

Taxonomy:
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Myrtales
Family: Myrtaceae
Genus: Callistemon
Species: viminalis

Natural Range
Most Bottlebrushes occur in the east and south-east of Australia. Two species occur in the south-west of Western Australia and four species in New Caledonia. Bottlebrushes can be found growing from Australia's tropical north to the temperate south. They often grow in damp or wet conditions such as along creek beds or in areas which are prone to floods. If you want to know more click here.

Interesting Facts
This plant can range from fifteen to twenty-foot-tall tree, can be up to fifteen feet wide, and in some areas up to thirty feet tall. And, as you can easily see, has beautiful red clusters of stamen almost year round, and when they mature, they become Small woody seed cases.

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The Bottlebrush Tree and CLHS

The Bottlebrush Tree is a cultivated plant. It has been found on our campus intentionally. Its beautiful flowers are a consistent comfort all through the school year.