CALLISTEMON MACARTHUR

Botanical Name: Callistemon ‘MacArthur’
Common Names: MacArthur Bottlebrush, Red Bottlebrush
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Requirements: Well-drained soils; tolerates sandy, loamy, and clay substrates
Water Needs: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
Foliage: Narrow, green aromatic leaves on upright branches; dense and evergreen
Flowers: Bright red, bottlebrush-like flower spikes blooming in spring and intermittently throughout the year
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast

Uses:

Ornamental Plant:
Callistemon ‘MacArthur’ is admired for its vivid red blooms and dense, upright habit, adding bold seasonal color and structure to hedges, borders, and mixed plantings.

Xeriscaping:
Well-suited for low-water-use landscapes, it thrives with minimal irrigation and offers reliable performance in hot, dry climates.

Pollinator-Friendly Plant:
Its nectar-rich flowers attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies, making it a valuable plant in wildlife-supportive gardens.

Benefits:

Drought Tolerance:
Performs well with little water once established, ideal for sustainable and water-wise garden designs.

Low Maintenance:
Resilient and easy to care for; requires only light pruning to encourage flowering and maintain form.

Ecological Contribution:
Blooms provide a food source for beneficial pollinators and birds throughout much of the year.

Seasonal Interest:
Produces stunning red flowers that contrast beautifully with its green foliage, adding vibrant color to the landscape.

Cold Hardy:
Tolerates light frost and is adaptable to various temperate and warm climates.

Callistemon ‘MacArthur’ is a hardy, fast-growing shrub that brings long-lasting color and ecological value to arid and Mediterranean-style gardens. Its striking flowers, drought resistance, and low-maintenance nature make it a standout plant for sustainable landscapes.