Re: bottlebrush bush - root system

I don't know that I'd call it lemony, but it definitely has a distinctive scent when you rub on the leaves. 

Theresa

james singer wrote:
Most, not all, C. citrinus leaves smell lemony when crushed. Some seedlings don't, but most do. 

On Apr 4, 2008, at 10:01 PM, Theresa G. wrote:
Oh heck- I have no idea. It does have some weepiness to its branches once they get long enough..... 
Theresa

james singer wrote:
Which one is it, Theresa? Callistemon citrinus [the weeping one] or C. rigidus [the upright one]? I don't know how big rigidus gets, but citrinus grows up to be a fair-sized tree. Its roots can also create problems for drain fields, sewer lines, and the like--not as bad as a willow, but almost. 



On Apr 3, 2008, at 11:19 PM, Theresa G. wrote:
Anybody know how big it gets? I have one planted maybe 2 1/2 ft from my house. Should I be worried? 

Theresa

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Heat Zone 10
Sunset Zone 25
Minimum 30 F [-1 C]
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