Callistemon Green John™

Callistemon viminalis ‘LJ23’ Green John™ PP27,547

Green John has nicer light green foliage in contrast to older dark green mature foliage, its green foliage also contrasts well with its red flowers. It is faster to grow and establish than Little John. It will reach its full height potential when maintained, but will be smaller in tough roadside conditions. Red flowers from September – November.

Light, emerald green new growth
Compact and densely foliaged
Myrtle Rust resistant

Plant Data Sheet

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Life Cycle: Perennial

Hardiness Zones: 9 to 11

H x W (approx): 3 ft tall by 3 ft wide

Spacing: 3 to 5 ft on center for hedge plantings

Bloom Time: Spring to summer

Flower: Large crimson-red bottlebrush inflorescence

Foliage Color: Lanceolate leaves arranged in whorls; new growth is light green that mature to a dark emerald green

Habit: Round, “bushy” and dense

Containers?: It could be used in containers, due to its compact size

Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade

Water Requirement: Prefers regular irrigation but drought tolerant once established

Maintenance Category: Low maintenance; salt tolerant

Uses: Hedges, mass planting, feature plant, specimen planting and contrast planting.

Maintenance Notes: Looks it best in full sun with regular irrigation. Responds well to pruning. Water as required for 8-13 weeks until established. Plant in a well mulched garden (chunky mulch is recommended). If required use slow release fertilizer in spring. If ever required prune every 3-4 years for a natural shape, or every 2 years for a tidy hedge.