Callistemon
pallidus, the Lemon Bottlebrush, is a tall shrub
with upright growth habit. Flower colour varies from cream to bright yellow
and put in an appearance in late spring and summer. Those forms with bright
yellow flowers are beautiful shrubs. We are fortunate in having the
yellow-flowered form native to granite areas on the Northern Tablelands not
far from Yallaroo. During the flowering period the Lemon Bottlebrush lights up
the bush. At Yallaroo we have a number of specimens growing on an island in
our big dam. These plants bloom bounteously in late spring. Pruning is
necessary to maintain dense growth and maximum flowering. Tasmania, Victoria,
NSW and Queensland are home to the species. Propagate from seed or cutting. We
would suggest if you have the bright yellow form, cuttings may be the way to
go to ensure flower colour is maintained.