Name: Callistemon 'Hannah Ray' (Hannah Ray Bottlebrush)

Average Landscape Size: 6–8 ft tall × 4–6 ft wide; upright, dense habit (can reach 10–12 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 8–10; evergreen in Willis winters, may suffer minor damage in severe cold

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

Detailed Description: Here's your reliable Hannah Ray Bottlebrush in a perfect 3-gallon size for immediate planting! Most homeowners maintain these at 6–8 feet tall and 4–6 feet wide, though they can reach 10–12 feet if left unpruned. What makes Hannah Ray special? Those brilliant red bottlebrush flowers bloom from spring through fall – they look exactly like bottle brushes and hummingbirds absolutely love them! Here in Willis, it's incredibly drought tolerant once established and handles our hot Texas summers like a champ. Perfect for adding year-round color and attracting wildlife to your garden. The evergreen foliage keeps your landscape looking good even when not blooming. In winter, expect it to stay completely evergreen through our Willis climate, keeping that beautiful structure all season long!