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Dwarf Bottlebrush, Little John Bottlebrush
Callistemon citrinus 'Nana'
Small shrub with a spreading, round to irregular habit. Narrow, fuzzy, blue-green to gray-green, lanced-shape leaves. 'Brushes' of bright to deep red, puff-like flowers appear near the tips of the branches. Small, woody, brown to black seed capsules follow. Prefers organic surface mulch. May become chlorotic if overwatered or in high alkaline conditions. Requires little to no pruning. Slightly cold sensitive in our area. Synonyms: C. citrinus 'Little John', C. viminalis 'Little John'.
- Plant type: Shrub
- Maintenance level: Low
- Water requirement: Medium
- Sun exposure: Full, Part Sun
- Height range: 1–3 Feet
- Width range: 2–4 Feet
- Growth rate: Slow
- Seasonal habit: Evergreen
- Flower color: Red
- Flower season: Spring, Summer
- Fruit color: Brown, Black
- Fruit season: Autumn
- General foliage color: Blue, Grey, Green
- Design style: Pool Friendly, Hummingbird, Patio Plant, Deer Resistant
- Hardiness cold tolerance: 20 °F
- Soil preference: Sand, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Well Drained, Dry
- Canopy value: 7 ft²
- Native location: Australia
- PH preference: Acidic, Neutral
- Sunset zones: 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2
- USDA hardiness zone: 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
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