Melaleuca incana
Gray Honey Myrtle
Description
This Melaleuca has soft, fuzzy grey leaves and grows to 6-10'H x 6-10'W. Produces small creamy yellow flowers in the spring. Requires well drained soil to perform well. Little to no maintenance once established. Used effectively as a screen.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
6-12'
Width Range
6-12'
Flower Color
Yellow, White
Flower Season
Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Grey Green, Grey
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Specimen, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Background, Park
Special Uses
Cut Flowers, Hedge, Screen
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Adjust the water pressure of you irrigation system.
Spray sprinklers work best at 30 pounds per square inch (psi), and gear and impact rotor sprinklers at 40-60 psi.