Melaleuca decussata

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Melaleuca decussata

Lilac Melaleuca

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: El Nativo Growers, Inc

Description

This evergreen shrub will grow 8-20' tall and 8-20' wide. It has tiny, blue green leaves with lavender/pink flowers that bloom from late spring to summer.

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

Width Range

6-12'

Flower Color

Lavender

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Blue Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Park

Special Uses

Screen, Wind Break

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water high water-use plants separately from low water-use plants.

Low water-use plants can grow with one-half the water needed by high water-use plants, and can be easily damaged from over watering.