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    Melaleuca alternifolia

    Also Known As

    • Tea Tree
    • Ti Tree

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 6'-20'
    • W: 10'-20'

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

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    Melaleuca alternifolia plant details

    Melaleuca alternifolia is a broadleaf evergreen tree with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter cream and tan flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Melaleuca alternifolia

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: myrtaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 10 FT - 20 FT - wide, 6 FT - 20 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream and tan blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Melaleuca alternifolia

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: acidic and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Melaleuca alternifolia plant

    How to Grow Melaleuca alternifolia

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream
      • tan

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer
      • fall
      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Zones

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    Size

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