MELALEUCA
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MELALEUCA
Commonly known as Green-flowered myrtle, Paper bark
All Flower JUN-JUL
Genus of at least 150 species of evergreen shrubs and trees allied to Callistemon from habitats ranging from rainforest to semi-arid areas in Australia, New Caledonia, New Guinea and Malaysia.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Southern Western Australia. -
EvergreenCrowded, spirally arranged oval leaves.
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
2m (6ft)
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Tall ShrubBranches from near ground level. Flower spikes to 5cm (2in) long at the end of the branches.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Full sun
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Mature Size3m (10ft)
2m (6ft)
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Melaleuca - Growing Guide
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