Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Myrtaceae

Genus:

Melaleuca

Species:

Melaleuca alternifolia

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

700 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Many Melaleuca species regenerate from lignotubers after fire; seeds are also released from woody capsules following heat.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Germination Time:

14–28 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment; surface sow on moist medium and keep warm.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash