Callistemon ‘Kings Park’

A small, evergreen tree. At the end of March, its impressive flowering begins for a short time, and then the flowering lasts all summer. Although it is evergreen and has a fast growth rate, properties that usually impair trees’ resilience, Callistemon ‘Kings Park’ actually is long-lived and is resistant to almost the entire temperature range typical of the country, with the exception of the cold of the high mountains. In all other areas, it is also resistant to cold in winter or heatwaves in summer. It also grows in all types of soil. It can survive even in saline and chalky soil, though there it tends to suffer from chlorosis. Due to these virtues, Kings Park is common in Israel. Auxiliary watering in summer will contribute to a fresh look and greater flowering intensity.

With a handsome sculptural appearance and modest dimensions, the tree is suitable for gardens of any size, even small ones. It is handsome both alone and in groups and is also used in public spaces.