Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Myrtaceae

Genus:

Melaleuca

Species:

Melaleuca rugulosa

USDA Symbol:

CARU24

Growth Characteristics

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Lignotuberous; resprouts after fire. Seeds released from woody capsules following fire or heat.

Propagation & Germination

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment; surface sow on well-drained seed mix and keep moist.