Botanical Name: Melaleuca decussata
Common Name: Lilac melaleuca Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape thin textured shrub or small tree with slender pendulous branches and light brown shedding bark Height 8-20' Spread 8-20' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun to partial shade Soil prefers a soil with good drainage Hardiness some frost (zones 9, 12-24) Morphology: Leaves small, linear leaves, alternate to whorled, light blue-green; densely set on long, arching branches Flowers lilac to purple flowers in 1" spikes throughout plant; resemble tiny bottlebrush flowers Fruit small woody capsules – resemble 1/4" beads Propagation: seed Usage: good for mass plantings on slopes, near coast, or in low maintenance areas can be used as a screen or background plant Landscape Care: Watering prefers an occasional deep soak Fertilizing balanced in spring Pruning thin out to enhance branch structure; or head back Pests/Diseases none Special Conditions/Other tolerates much neglect Origin: Australia Family: Myrtaceae Notes: |
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