Good plant to use in the background, in masses, as an accent or as a screen. Not good around swimming pools. Flowers are too messy. Will take any soil type. Moderately drought tolerant, will take heat and is tender to half hardy.
Lower branches are pendulous.
Probably the most commonly planted Bottlebrush. Problems with high pH causing iron deficiency chorosis. Grows to a height of 15 to 25 ft with a spread of 10 to 20 ft. Because of pendulous branches, has a graceful weeping habit. Bark is more persistent that Lemon Bottlebrush and not so flaky.