This Callistemon species ID

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Is this species of callistemon any good for bonsai. ?

Also what are they like to collect?
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I think all Callistemons are worth collecting as long as the trunk is OK, has some interest.
I have dug quite a few Callistemons and find them very rewarding. I have on occasion had one that lost all its leaves but had new one coming back in a few weeks, they appear to be quite forgiving.
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