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Symon

CultivarCallistemon 'Symon'

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Callistemon (the genus)
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Fact sheet

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Typeshrub

from Callistemon · “callistemons are ideal for both novice and experienced gardeners seeking a low-maintenance shrub” — How to Grow Callistemon: A Complete Guide for Gardeners - Bloomvara

Days to maturity3–4 years

from Callistemon · “📅 Days to maturity: 2-3 years to mature flowering size” — How to Grow Bottlebrush (Callistemon) — LizPlants

Lightfull sun

from Callistemon · “☀️ Sun: Full sun, minimum 6-8 hours daily” — How to Grow Bottlebrush (Callistemon) — LizPlants

WaterLow to moderate water needs once established

from Callistemon · “💧 Water: Low to moderate water needs once established” — How to Grow Bottlebrush (Callistemon) — LizPlants

Hardiness zones8b-11, with some cold-hardy varieties tolerating zone 8a

from Callistemon · “Thrives in zones 8b-11” — How to Grow Bottlebrush (Callistemon) — LizPlants

Spacing60–180 in

from Callistemon · “📏 Spacing: 60-120 inches” — How to Grow Bottlebrush (Callistemon) — LizPlants

Height60–72 in

from Callistemon · “commonly grow 5 to 6 feet (2m) tall and 5 to 20 feet (1.5-6m) wide” — How to Grow Callistemon - Bottlebrush

Propagationseed, cuttings

from Callistemon · “healthy callistemon seedlings or cuttings” — How to Grow Callistemon: A Complete Guide for Gardeners - Bloomvara

Transplantspring or autumn

from Callistemon · “Set container-grown Callistemon outdoors in spring or autumn” — How to Grow Callistemon - Bottlebrush

Ready whenregular deadheading can promote additional flowering and prolong the display

from Callistemon · “Regular deadheading can promote additional flowering and prolong the display” — How to Grow Callistemon: A Complete Guide for Gardeners - Bloomvara

Pestspsyllids, mealybugs, scale insects, aphids, spider mites, thornbugs

from Callistemon · “Common Pests … Psyllids (Callistemon psyllid)” — How to Grow Bottlebrush (Callistemon) — LizPlants

Diseasesleaf spots, wilting, fungal stem galls, witches’ broom

from Callistemon · “Watch for signs of disease like leaf spots or wilting” — How to Grow Callistemon: A Complete Guide for Gardeners - Bloomvara

Symon hasn't been researched on its own yet; these facts are for the genus as a whole.

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