Weeping bottlebrush

Weeping bottlebrush (Callistemon viminalis) 垂枝红千层

The weeping bottlebrush is a tree with cylindrical, bristle-like red flowers and cascading branches. The plant usually starts to bloom in April in Shenzhen and the flowering period can last until late fall. The weeping bottlebrush is most visible in Shenzhen’s Renmin Park, Litchi Park, Lianhua Hill Park, Huanggang Park and Honghu Park. File photo and photo by Liu Xudong