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Bottlebrush Tree

Greyia sutherlandii, Francoaceae

Zones
8–11
Layer
Understory
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatWindbreakPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Spiny Monkey OrangeStrychnos spinosa
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Ceylon GooseberryDovyalis hebecarpa
Wind ProtectionPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Northern Holly FernPolystichum lonchitis

Dense shrub growth can shade out ferns, while some ferns produce compounds that inhibit woody plant establishment

Uses

Functions

Pollinator SupportOrnamental ValueErosion ControlWildlife Habitat

Medicinal Uses

Traditional Respiratory Aid

Common Questions

What zones does Bottlebrush Tree grow in?

Bottlebrush Tree grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Bottlebrush Tree?

Good companions for Bottlebrush Tree include Spiny Monkey Orange, Ceylon Gooseberry.

Design guilds with Bottlebrush Tree and see companion relationships visually.

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