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Callistemon 'Little John', Dwarf Bottlebrush
Scientific Name: Callistemon viminalis 'Little John' (Sol. ex Gaertn.) G. Don ex Loudon
Family: Myrtaceae

Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: 8-9,11-24 USDA: 9-12 Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 20°F (-7°C), some frost damage below 25°F (-4°C) Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade, tolerates reflected heat Origin: Australia Growth Habits: Evergreen mounding shrub, slow growing to 3 feet tall (90 cm), 5 feet spread (1.5 m) Watering Needs: Little to moderate water when established, becomes chlorotic if not watered properly, or with poor drainage, prefers a slightly acidic soil Propagation: Semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer

Cultural Practices:
Prune in the fall.

Blooming Habits:
Red flowers in mid-spring, and occasionally during the rest of the year.