Bottlebrush (Callistemon) in North Georgia: Marginal Hardiness, Try Sheltered Spot

Bottlebrush (Callistemon citrinus or C. subulatus) is not winter-hardy in Atlanta, let alone north Georgia. A 7-year-old plant in DeKalb is exceptional—likely in a microclimate.

If Moving

• Plant in a sheltered, south-facing wall location.
• Mulch heavily.
• Accept it may die in a severe winter.

Wilkerson Mill Gardens (Palmetto) grows one in a protected greenhouse area.

Report back in a few years!