Name: Callistemon 'Hardy' (Hardy Bottlebrush)

Average Landscape Size: 8–10 ft tall × 6–8 ft wide; upright, vigorous habit (can reach 12–15 ft unpruned)

Sun Requirements: Full sun; requires at least 6 hours direct sunlight for best blooming

Water Needs: Low; extremely drought tolerant once established

Deer Resistance: High

Cold Hardiness: USDA Zones 7–10; more cold-hardy than other bottlebrush varieties, evergreen in Willis winters

Fertilization & Pruning: Light fertilizer in spring; prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape

Detailed Description: Here's your robust Hardy Bottlebrush in a massive 15-gallon size for immediate landscape impact! You're getting a mature plant that most homeowners maintain at 8–10 feet tall and 6–8 feet wide, though it can reach 12–15 feet if left unpruned. What makes the Hardy variety incredible? It's more cold-tolerant than other bottlebrush varieties, making it perfect for our Willis climate, and those brilliant red bottlebrush flowers bloom from spring through fall! Here in Willis, this mature size gives you instant privacy screening and maximum flower power from day one. Hummingbirds will discover it immediately! The beauty of this large specimen is you get that established landscape look without waiting years. In winter, expect it to stay completely evergreen through our Willis climate – it's the most reliable bottlebrush for our area!