Prickly Bottlebrush
Melaleuca brachyandra
- Native to:
- Australia
Akos Kokai (www.flickr.com),Daderot,Daderot,Dinesh Valke (www.flickr.com) from Thane, India,Kym Nicholson,National Plant Materials Center (U.S.),Mueller, Ferdinand von Industrial and Technological Museum (Melbourne, Vic.) Newberry, J Cosmo Luehmann, Johann George W., 1843-1904 Public Library, Museums, and National Gallery of Victoria,Evans Gardens,Agricultural Research Center-West (U.S.). Northeastern Region Agricultural Research Center (Beltsville, Md.) United States. Agricultural Research Service. Horticultural Crops Research Branch,Evans Gardens,Murton, H. J,Evans & Reeves Nurseries
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Myrtaceae
- Genus:
- Melaleuca
- Species:
- Melaleuca brachyandra
- USDA Symbol:
- CABR38
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 300 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- cream, white
- 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:
- Resprouts from lignotuber after fire, typical of many Australian Melaleuca species.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid regions, tolerates drought
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds are fine and require surface sowing with light for germination. Keep consistently moist.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI