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    Melaleuca squarrosa

    Also Known As

    • Sweet-Scented Paperbark

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 15'
    • W: 15'

    planting zones

    • 9a-12

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    Melaleuca squarrosa plant details

    Melaleuca squarrosa is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green and red foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Melaleuca squarrosa

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: myrtaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green and red
    Mature size: 15 FT wide, 15 FT tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: fragrant, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Melaleuca squarrosa

    USDA Zones: 9a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This shrub/small tree, a Myrtle relative, hails from parts of southeastern Australia, most notably Tasmania. Its arching branches and dense foliage make it an attractive addition to the garden especially when flowering, bearing spikes of cream to white perfumed flowers in spring or early summer. Eventually grows to 15 ft tall x 12 ft wide. Best in full sun with moist soil until established, occasional summer water thereafter.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Melaleuca squarrosa plant

    How to Grow Melaleuca squarrosa

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • red
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 6'-8'

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    • sun
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