Alien Invasives

Weeping Bottlebrush (Callistemon viminalis)

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06 October 2016

Weeping Bottlebrush (Callistemon viminalis)

Weeping Bottlebrushes grow up to 8 metres in height and have pendent branches with leaves which are 3 to 7 cm long and 3 to 7 mm in width. The bright red flower spikes, which are 4 to 10 cm in length and about 3 to 6 cm in diameter, occur between spring and summer.

Invasive status
NEMBA Category 1b in Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo and Mpumalanga; Category 3 in Free State, Gauteng, North West, Northern Cape and Western Cape.

Weeping Bottlebrush
Originally from
Australia
Where is it a problem?
Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo and Mpumalanga, Free State, Gauteng, North West, Northern Cape and Western Cape
How does it spread?
By birds, wind, human activity and animals
Why is it a problem?
Out-competes indigenous plant species
Uses
Ornamental

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