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MELALEUCA squarrosa
Commonly known as Australian swamp tea tree, Scented paperbark
Lightly fragrant dense spikes of creamy flowers
Further Reading....
MELALEUCA squarrosa
- Details
- Description
- Mature Size
- Tips and Advice
- Goes Well With
- Planting Combinations
- Other Suggestions
- See Also...
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Evergreen
Small, dark green leaves -
Cream -
Height
5m (16ft) -
Spread
4m (13ft) -
Tall Shrub
Dense, upright shrub or small tree with bottlebrush-like flowers -
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 -
Additional Features
Pests & Diseases - scale insects, red spider mite under glass -
Place of origin
Australia -
Flower Shape
Spikes -
Garden Location/Conditions
Australian / New Zealand -
Coastal / windswept
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Greenhouse / conservatory - Not the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter
under glass use loam-based compost (JI No2) with added leaf mould in full light with shade from hot sun -
Sub-tropical / mediterranean
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Hardiness
Frost hardy (down to -5) -
Leaf margin
Entire see photos above -
Leaf shape
Linear see photos above -
Ovate
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Pruning group
Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
RHS group 1 -
Scented Plants
Scented flowers -
Seasonal Interest
Summer -
Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soil - moderately fertile -
Wildlife
Bee friendly
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Melaleuca - Growing Guide
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5m (16ft)
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4m (13ft) |
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Max/Min Digital Thermometer
Thermometer which displays current temperature in the centre, with Max above and min below.
Suitable for use outdoors or in the greenhouse / conservatory.
With batteries included
Only £20.00
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