Melaleuca squarrosa
Also Known As
- Sweet-Scented Paperbark
Plant type
tree, shrub
size
- H: 15'
- W: 15'
planting zones
- 9a-12
Melaleuca squarrosa plant details
Melaleuca squarrosa is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with red foliage. In spring and summer flowers emerge. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Melaleuca squarrosa
- Plant type: shrub or tree
- Plant family: myrtaceae
- Foliage: deciduous red
- Mature size: 15 FT wide, 15 FT tall
GROWING CONDITIONS for Melaleuca squarrosa
- USDA Zones: 9a - 12
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Gardening facts about Melaleuca squarrosa plant
How to Grow Melaleuca squarrosa
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- red
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Melaleuca for your garden
aka Swamp Honey-Myrtle, Swamp Melaleuca
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 6'-10'
Width: 6'-8'
- sun
- low
View Plant
aka Melaleuca quinquiveria, Broad-leaved Paperbark, Paper Bark Tea Tree, Paperbark, Punk Tree
Plant Type
Tree
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 25'-60'
Width: 15'-30'
- sun
View Plant
aka Melaleuca polandii, Gold-tipped Bottlebrush
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 6'-8'
Width: 6'-8'
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
View Plant
Mailing List
Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals© 2010—2024 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved