Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Myrtaceae

Genus:

Melaleuca

Species:

Melaleuca linearis var. linearis

USDA Symbol:

CARI9

Growth Characteristics

Height:

500 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees, honeyeaters

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from lignotuber and epicormic buds following fire; common in fire-prone Australian heathlands.

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:

Commonly found in heathlands and open forests

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Seeds are tiny and require light for germination; surface sow and keep moist.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI