Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Myrtaceae

Genus:

Melaleuca

Species:

Melaleuca bracteata

USDA Symbol:

MEBR10

Growth Characteristics

Height:

900 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from epicormic buds after fire; lignotuber present in some forms.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained, sandy to loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to riverbanks and floodplains

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Surface sow; seeds require light for germination. Best at 20-25°C.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI