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Melaleuca elliptica
Honey Myrtle, Granite-Bottlebrush
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Susan Frommer
Description
Malaleuca elliptica is an evergreen shrub or tree. Narrow, sometimes needlelike leaves and clustered flowers with prominet stamens. Interesting contorted branches and bark that peels in thick, papery layers.
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply as little fertilizer as possible.
If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.