Bottlebrush (Callistemon) plants grow into colorful trees with flowers in a variety of colors and reaching heights between 6 and 20 feet high. The Arizona State University recommends pruning young bottlebrush plants rigorously to attain an upright form or, if you have no form preference, prune it as desired. Prune bottlebrushes throughout the season as you see necessary, but stop pruning in the fall to prevent exposing bare branches to cold temperatures.
Choose a well-draining soil to plant the bottlebrush. Although bottlebrushes do well in a variety of soil types, they do not take kindly to alkaline type environments. Plant the seeds during spring or summer. Cuttings from mature bottlebrushes may also be used. Do not plant other flowers or plants within five feet of sowing the seed into the soil. Since bottlebrushes tend to expand and grow quite easily, give them room and resist planting other varieties of flowers too close.
Mount Airy Bottlebrush - Fothergilla major 'Mount Airy ' Family: Hamamelidaceae (Fothergil-ia after John Fothergill, English physician who introduced many plants into cultivation A vigorous plant with abundant white flowers, and dark green foliage. Consistent yellow-orange-red fall color. Selected by Mike Dirr at the Mt. Airy Arboretum. AWARDS: GRA
Mount Airy Bottlebrush - Fothergilla major 9'Mount Airy9' Family: Hamamelidaceae (Fothergil-ia after John Fothergill, English physician who introduced many plants into cultivation A vigorous plant with abundant white flowers, and dark green foliage. Consistent yellow-orange-red fall color. Selected by Mike Dirr at the Mt. Airy Arboretum. AWARDS: GRA
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