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Description: Callistemon viminalis 'Prolific', Taken: 17 December 2018, [HERBARIUM SPECIMEN] ACRA NO: Acc 240 Copyright : Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research (CANBR) holds copyright
Photographer: Palmer, R.

Callistemon viminalis 'Prolific'

File Number

240

ACRA Field Book Number

59

Registration Date

15/10/1992

Application Received

01/05/1984

Family

Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name

Callistemon viminalis 'Prolific'

Origin

Callistemon 'Prolific' was originally found near Dalby, Qld, by Mr Jim Howie, a nurseryman from Brisbane. It is a form of Callistemon viminalis. It has been in the trade for many years. Registration applied for by the Tree & Shrub Growers of Victoria.

Characteristics

A small tree to 6m high by 4m across with pendulous branch tips. The leaves are narrowly elliptical to 50mm long by 7mm wide. The bright red flowers are borne in spikes clustered near the branch ends. Each spike is about 80mm long by 40mm across. They are seen in late spring and summer and again in autumn in the eastern states and from June to October in Western Australia. Diagnosis: The only significant differences between this and other forms of C. viminalis are its prolific flowering habit and the flowering spikes borne in clusters at the branch ends. The branch ends are not as pendulous as some forms. It is not readily identifiable.

Cultivation

Suitable for most soil types. Best in a sunny site but will tolerate some shade. Frost resistant to -6C. Responds well to pruning.

Publication

Elliot, W.R. & Jones, D.L. (1982), Encyclopaedia of Australian plants suitable for cultivation 2: 421, 422, 427

Colour Coding

RHS Colour Chart 1966 Flowers: filaments: Red Group 46B

Propagation

Cuttings from semi-firm new growth

Applicant Name

Tree & Shrub Growers of Victoria.

Uses

As part of a mass planting or mixed in a shrubbery, or as a spectacular feature plant.

Availability

Specialist native plant nurseries

ANBG Accession Numbers

ACC240, ACRA059, CBG8405334

NSL ID

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