Australian Native Plants Nursery

Leader in ornamental trees and shrubs for Mediterranean gardens

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Australian Native Plants Nursery, located in Ventura, CA, is a leader in ornamental trees and shrubs for Mediterranean gardens. Shop the online store or come visit the nursery in person.
Melaleuca elliptica

Description

Beautiful medium shrub with grey-green leaves and large deep red bottlebrush flowers appearing in summer. Tolerant of most well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Tolerant of extended dry periods & frost. Plants respond to pruning and can be grown as a hedge or screen or pruned to tree shape. Excellent container and bird attracting plant.

Details

Biological Name: Melaleuca elliptica
Common Name: Granite Honey Myrtle
Family: Myrtaceae
Origin: Western Australia
Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Irrigation: Drought tolerant once established
Frost: Moderately Frost Tolerant 25F (-4C)
Soil: Well-drained to poorly drained soils
Flower Color: Red
Flower Time: Summer
Height: 6-12'
Width: Variable
See also...
Shrub
Tree
Availability ...
1 Gallon: not available
2 Gallon: not available
5 Gallon: $28.00
15 Gallon: $95.00
Mail Order Plant (online only): not available
Seeds (online only): not available

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Did you know?

Lomandras are excellent for extracting phosphorous out of your soils? Good landscape shrub for planting with grevilleas and banksias. We have several new introductions.

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