Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Myrtaceae

Genus:

Melaleuca

Species:

Melaleuca fulgens subsp. corrugata

USDA Symbol:

MECO17

Growth Characteristics

Height:

300 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

red, orange, pink

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees, honeyeaters

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from lignotuber after fire; adapted to fire-prone Western Australian heathlands.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

Prefers open, sunny locations in native habitat

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination. Sow on surface and keep moist.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI