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Melaleuca elliptica

Honey Myrtle, Granite-Bottlebrush

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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:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.