How fast do bottle brush trees grow?
Also question is, how fast does bottlebrush tree grow?
Your bottle brush tree will grow fairly slowly but you should still choose a planting location that provides ample headroom. Most varieties will reach between 6 and 15 feet tall, but small cultivars such as the dwarf bottle brush (Callistemon citrinus 'Little John') will reach only a petite 3 feet in height.
Furthermore, are callistemon fast growing?
viminalis 'Prolific' - A small, fast-growing tree 4-6 m high by 4 m wide with large red brushes. viminalis 'Wild River' - A semi-weeping form from North Queensland 4 m high by 2 m wide with brilliant red brushes. Callistemon can be propagated easily from seed which falls readily from mature fruit capsules when dry.
How to Water and Fertilize a Bottlebrush Tree
- Water the bottlebrush tree daily during the first week after planting.
- Reduce the rate of watering to two or three times weekly for two to four weeks after the first week.
- Stop watering regularly after the initial planting process.