A tall bushy shrub or small tree (3-8m high and 3m wide), with yellow flowers in winter. It is a fast growing, frost hardy species that is also suitable for a screen or hedge.
Callistemon citrinus of Crimson Bottlebrush is a great windbreak and garden shrub/tree it has beautiful red bottlebrush flowers in spring, and reaches a height of 1-3m. It also tolerates many soil types from sandy to clay. Bird and bee attracting. Regular pruning can improve the shape of this plant. Great choice this one!
Callistemon salignus or Willow Bottlebrush is an attractive plant with cream flowers that appear in spring. Height 5-10m and a width of 3m. Bird attracting. The attraction of this plant includes its pink new growth and willow like foliage which makes a fantastic hedge. It is also often planted as a street tree. Suitable for most sites including waterlogged sites.
This plant can grow as a bushy shrub up to a small tree (4-8m high and 4m wide) depending on the soil and rainfall. Naturally found in most states. The cream coloured flowers appear in spring and summer. Bird attracting, great pollen producer for bees. It has a dense canopy which is great for a windbreak or shade species.
Hakea salicifolia or Willow Hakea is a beautiful small tree or bushy shrub (4-6m high and 3m wide). Bird attracting. The flowers are white and appear in winter and spring. Great for hedging due to its fine foliage. Will tolerate frosts, waterlogging and windy conditions.