Accession Count: 1
Common Name:
creamy callistemon
Family Name:
Myrtaceae
Botanical Name:
Callistemon pallidus
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The mature leaves are about 2 inches long. When young, a covering of hair give the reddish growth a smooth, silky appearance. Older leaves are dark gray-green. Branches, like most Callistemons, are pendulous. Flowers form in clusters up to 3 inches long around the terminal ends of branches. The most noticeable aspect of the flowers is the long showy stamen which are cream colored and give the flower its brush-like appearance. The fruits are small woody cup-shaped capsules which can remain on the branches for several years.
Compound:
Cal pal
Geographic Origin:
Australia
Ecozone Origin:
Australasia
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======================================================================= Natural History of the UA Campus Arboretum Specimen: The Callistemon pallidus on campus was installed in the late 80s. It can be seen on the west side of the Nugent building where it
Cultivation Notes:
In landscape applications C. pallidus is an exceptional performer. It is rated as USDA Zone 8 and thus is rather more frost tolerant than most Callistemons- perhaps to below 20 F with some protection. It will also tolerate almost any soil condition except for highly alkaline soil. The species is tolerant to both drought and flooding and to some level of salt spray. Propagation can be easily accomplished from seeds collected from mature seed pods and planted in well drained seedling soil. Desirable hybrids can also be propagated by semi-hardwood cutting.
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Red
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Spread:
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Non-allergenic
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Benign
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