Melaleuca decussata
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 6'
- W: 6'
planting zones
- 9b-11
Melaleuca decussata plant details
Melaleuca decussata is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In spring lavender flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Does well in average, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Melaleuca decussata
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: myrtaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 0 - 6 FT - wide, 0 - 6 FT - tall
- Flowers: lavender blooms in spring
- Uses: hedge
GROWING CONDITIONS for Melaleuca decussata
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: heat and seaside / salt
- Soil needs: average, lean and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Ornamental with sm, blue-green leaves and cylindrical, "bottlebrush" flowers of mauve-lilac, this 6' x 6' rounded shrub is named for its fruit capsules which are embedded in the stems making them look like "totem poles"! S-PSh/M-W
By: Forestfarm
Gardening facts about Melaleuca decussata plant
How to Grow Melaleuca decussata
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - low
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- lavender
Fruit
- brown
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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