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 megacephala

Description

Ornamental medium shrub 6-8'x6' with small leaves and terminal yellow flower heads in winter-spring. Prefers full sun. Tolerant of most well-drained soils, moderate frosts and extended dry periods. An excellent screen and hedge plant.

Details

Biological Name: Melaleuca megacephala
Common Name:
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, alkaline, light to heavy
Flower Color: Yellow
Flower Time: Summer
Height: 6-9'
Width: Variable
See also...
Shrub
Availability ...
1 Gallon: not available
2 Gallon: not available
5 Gallon: not available
15 Gallon: not available
Mail Order Plant (online only): not available
Seeds (online only): not available

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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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