Bottlebrush, Pine-leafed
Callistemon pinifolius
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Pine-leaved bottlebrush earns the name honestly: the foliage is fine, stiff, and needle-like, closer to a young pine than to the broad leaves of most bottlebrushes, and the whole shrub stands upright and a little spare, which is part of the charm. Native to southeastern Australia, this species is uncommon in cultivation in the southern United States, so growing one is a small act of plant collecting.
The flowers are the surprise. Where most Callistemons blaze red, Callistemon pinifolius usually opens in a soft greenish yellow, with the occasional plant throwing true red instead, a quiet and slightly otherworldly version of the classic bottlebrush. Bees and hummingbirds find the brushes readily, and the plant shrugs off drought once established while resisting the sawfly larvae that trouble broader-leaved kin.
Give this bottlebrush a sunny or lightly shaded spot with soil that drains freely but holds some moisture. A note on names: we obtained this plant as Callistemon viridiflorus, another green-flowered species, and some botanists would file the whole group under Melaleuca rather than Callistemon.
Pictures courtesy of Australian Plants Society NSW.
- Hardiness
- USDA Zones 8–10
- Sun
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Soil
- Acid, Clay, Well-drained
- Mature size
- Height 3–4 Feet · Spread 3–5 feet
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Seasonality
- Evergreen
greenish-yellow brushes, late spring into summer
From rooting to shipping, our top priority is ensuring you receive healthy, thriving plants for your garden’s success.
Because most of our plants are grown from rooted cuttings — alongside seed, air layering, and grafting chosen for each variety — you receive a stronger, true-to-type plant that establishes quickly in your garden.
Raised on organic soil blends and eco-friendly pest management — never harsh chemicals — your plant arrives healthy for your garden, your family, and the pollinators they feed.
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All our plant material is carefully propagated, grown, and nurtured at our humble nursery in Aiken, South Carolina.
Your plant arrives carefully packed and ready to settle in. Unpack them promptly, give them a day or two to acclimate, then plant following the notes we include — that’s all it takes. Clear care guidance comes with every order, so success is the easy part.
What to expect upon delivery
All our plants are sold in 1-gallon sizes, though the height of each plant can vary depending on its growth rate and seasonality, typically ranging from 1/2 to 2.5 feet.
Each plant is carefully packaged with its roots enclosed in a secure plastic bag containing moist soil, forming a compact root ball. To ensure safe transport, the box is padded with recycled newspaper, providing both stability and eco-friendly protection from weather during shipping.
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