Melaleuca elliptica (Granite Honey Myrtle)


Botanical Information

GenusMelaleuca
Specieselliptica
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (evergreen)
OriginSouthwestern Australia.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone9b - 10a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH3
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-4
Temperature (°F)25
Height2 - 3 m
Spread1.5 - 2 m
GrowthSlow
Flowering PeriodMay, June, July, August, September, October

Description and Growing Information

ShapeRounded crown.
LandscapeSalt tolerant screening or windbreak, or as a showy solitary tree.
PropagationBy softwood cuttings in late summer or by seed in spring.
CultivationGrows best in moderately-drained soils but can tolerate poorly-drained alkaline soils. Grows well under full sun to partial shade.
PestsNo known pests or diseases.
Notable SpecimensKings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia.
Bark/Stem DescriptionMulti-layered, paper-thin extremely exfoliating bark.
Leaf DescriptionRound to elliptical foliage that measure 15 mm wide by 12 mm long.
Flower DescriptionPanicles of 20 - 30 long, extremely narrow, showy bristle-like flowers that can measure up to 8 cm long.
Colour DescriptionDeep crimson flowers. Ash-grey to tan brown bark. Grey-green foliage.
Texture DescriptionMedium.

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