Bottlebrush tree

Bottlebrush tree

Scientific name: Callistemon citrinus / Melaleuca citrina

Family: Myrtaceae

Common name: Bottlebrush

🔹 Uses

Ornamental (gardens, parks, roadsides)

Leaves → herbal tea, aromatic oils

Windbreaks / hedges

🔹 Ecological Role

Gives moderate shade

Prevents soil erosion

Supports bird nesting & pollinators (bees, butterflies, sunbirds)

Carbon sequestration & urban air purifier

🔹 Fun Facts

Flowers resemble a bottle cleaning brush

Native to Australia

Evergreen, hardy, and pollution-tolerant

🔹 Cultural Significance

Planted for beauty & positivity

Symbol of celebration and vitality

Common in landscaping & public spaces

👉 Mainly an ornamental tree with ecological and cultural value.