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Root rot and canker are problems if the soil is kept too wet.* When I noticed this problem in one of my Bottlebrush trees, I dug around the base 6 or 8 inches down to expose and air out some of the roots.* I also applied some fungicide while I was down there.* Within 3 or 4 months I noted significant improvement.*

By the way, the form of the Bottlebrush Tree is often "weeping", like a miniature Weeping Willow.* There's a ton of great information if you Google "Weeping Bottle Brush" or "Bottle Brush Tree or Shrub"* There is also a cultivar that is better suited to north central Florida than the most common varieties: Lemon Bottlebrush - this is less susceptible to front damage.