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Bottlebrush (Callistemon
spp.) is an excellent plant
native to Australia, consid-
ered a shrub or small tree
that grows up to 5 m (16
feet). The habit is naturally
weeping, with pendulous red
bottlebrush-like flowers that
attract hummingbirds. It´s
a fast-growing, drought-tol
-
erant, pollution-resistant
tree, excellent for parks and
avenues.
The fern tree (Jacaranda
acutifolia or mimosifolia) is a
subtropical deciduous tree
native to South America.
In spring and summer it
has magnificent purple-blue
flowers that last for a long
period of time. It can grow
up to 12 m (39 feet) in
height. It's a fast-growing,
drought-tolerant tree perfect
for streets and avenues.
