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| Myrtle Family (Myrtaceae).
Includes Eucalyptus, Australian Brush Cherry,
Guava, and New Zealand Tea Tree, as well as
the true Mediterranean Myrtle. |
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| Bottlebrushes are found
growing along the Castle driveway, in front of the
Guide Facility, on the south side of the tennis
courts, and scattered throughout the gardens. |
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 Massive
shrub growing 10-15 feet tall; leaves narrow
to 3" long, coppery in new growth then
turning vivid green; flowers bright red, 6-inch-long
brushes, appearing in cycles throughout the
year; flowers followed by woody, beadlike
capsules that persist for years; drought tolerant. |
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The Greek translation
of "Callistemon" means "beautiful
stamens" referring to the long colorful
male flower parts which are so showy on these
plants. Hummingbirds.
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