MELALEUCA squarrosa
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MELALEUCA squarrosa
Commonly known as Australian swamp tea tree, Scented paperbark
Lightly fragrant dense spikes of creamy flowers
£16.50 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
Scale insects, red spider mite under glass -
Place of origin
Australia -
EvergreenSmall, dark green leaves
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Cream
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Spikes
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Australian / New Zealand
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BorderSuitable for a warm, sheltered border
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Coastal / windsweptIn sheltered coastal areas
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Greenhouse / conservatoryNot 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 winterUnder glass use loam-based compost (JI No2) with added leaf mould in full light with shade from hot sun
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Sub-tropical / mediterranean
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Entire
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Linear
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Ovate
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Height
5m (16ft) -
Spread
4m (13ft)
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Tall ShrubDense, upright shrub or small tree with bottlebrush-like flowers
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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.
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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) -
Scented flowers
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size5m (16ft)
4m (13ft)
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