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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:
Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.
Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.