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bottlebrush bushes

10 years ago

Has anyone had success with the larger bottlebrush bushes? I saw in California they can become fabulous looking trees. Can I get one to grow here?

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campv 8b AZ
10 years ago
Laura I am from So California (now in Camp Verde) we had one growing up, my sister had one that turned into this monster ugly tree, then she cut it down. I don't like the things they get tall and leggy. You might want to do a little more research before you make a purchase. But if you want to grow one in the Phoenix area I think it would do fine.
Laura81
Original Author
10 years ago
Mmm, that doesn't sound good. I saw some in San Francisco that looks really nice. I'll have to think on it now.
Thanks CampV for the info!
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AJBB
10 years ago
They grow well here in Phoenix, but can look pretty lousy in the summer.
Laura81
Original Author
10 years ago
They can join the rest of my motley crew of plants.

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