Bottlebrush
Callistemon citrinus
Iconic red bottlebrush blooms that hummingbirds mob. Evergreen Australian shrub that loves Texas heat.
Landscape use
Specimens, informal hedges, hummingbird gardens, sunny screens, Patio standard, courtyard specimen, hummingbird garden, evergreen accent.
Care
Full sun, well-drained soil, low water once established. Light prune after bloom. Tip damage possible in hard freezes. Also sold trained as a patio/standard tree for courtyards.