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Callistemon Captain Cook  For Sale (Size: Medium)  (Cutting Grown)

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Callistemon Captain Cook

C. viminalis
Captain Cook was promoted to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Captain James Cooks discovery of the coast of Australia in 1770. It is a dense, bushy shrub with narrow leaves and masses of red flowers in mid to late spring. 2m

$14.90 ($14.90-$17.90 choose a size)

Specifications of Callistemon Captain Cook

Preferred Climate Subtropical, Warm TemperateLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From CuttingLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 2-5m

Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination

Can it Handle Frosts? Yes

Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)

Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas SA, WA

Suitability in Pots Yes

Water Requirements Drought Hardy (Little Watering)

Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree? Can be pruned to 2m

Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest 2-3 Years

Sun or Shade Full (Sun:80%-100%)

Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage

Soil pH Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)

Fruiting/Harvest Months August, September, October, November, December

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