Comments on: Callistemon salignus

By: admin

admin — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 22:12:57 +0000

Callistemon Salignus might survive in these conditions but it probably wouldn’t thrive. I’d look at planting some local species of Eucalypt that are reasonably hardy and fast growing. You might also want to select a species that you can coppice (or one that will bush out) so as they get older you can use some of them as a wind break as well. Therefore you could plant a double row on the windward side so as they mature you could coppice for a wind break with taller trees behind for shade.

By: jane

jane — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 10:32:27 +0000

I have a north facing steep rocky volcanic hillside that gets terrible hot winds in a 27″ annual rainfall with frosts down to -3 many times a winter
Would salignus revel in this position do you think?
I would like to create some taller shade that stock can enjoy eventually

By: admin

admin — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 09:35:22 +0000

Hi Viv, I’ve planted mine about a metre apart which is a lot closer than they really need to be. You could plant them about 2m apart and still get a dense hedge. Their growth habit can be a little variable though so if you plant them too far apart you may end up with the old gap or two. It all depends how long your hedge is, how many plants you’re willing to buy and how long you’re willing to wait for the gaps to close up. My gaps closed up fairly densely in about 3 years.

By: Viv

Viv — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:44:45 +0000

I am wanting to plant a hedge screen of Callistemon salingus along our property. How far apart should I plant each tree

By: Rebel Gardener

Rebel Gardener — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 23:42:22 +0000

If you’re planting your southern boundary shade shouldn’t be a problem. Callistemon Salignus will bush out into a canopy as it grows larger but it can also be pruned to shape and hedged. It depends on the final effect you’re after and how much work you want maintaining/pruning it.
I’ve found an excellent screen is Bamboo. That’s the clumping from of course, not the type with runners which is highly invasive. I use Bambusa Oldhamii. This makes an excellent, tall, narrow screen. It grows fairly quickly and does well in my Melbourne climate. It’s main downfall though, is it not cheap to buy and does require a little extra water through summer for maximum growth.

By: Sue

Sue — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 03:14:12 +0000

I want to plant a visual screen along my southern boundary fence – Council requires us to plant something that will attain 5m height (tree replacement) but I do not want too wide a coverage to create too much shade on our backyard. Would these be suitable? Sue

By: Rebel Gardener

Rebel Gardener — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 04:59:11 +0000

Leaves shouldn’t be an issue. They will drop small amounts but not like a eucalypt. If you were growing the tree version, roots near a pond may be an issue as they are very good at seeking out moisture. I’m not sure about Great Balls of Fire though as it is a smaller shrub. What distance is your pond from the proposed hedge?

By: Terry Madigan

Terry Madigan — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 02:40:31 +0000

Callistemon Salignus Great Balls of Fire
I would like to plant these along the fence to create a hedge as well, but I have a pond close by, will they cause any problems with leaves dropping etc