Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Myrtaceae

Genus:

Melaleuca

Species:

Melaleuca shiressii

USDA Symbol:

CASH9

Growth Characteristics

Height:

800 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees, insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from lignotuber or epicormic buds after fire, typical of Australian Melaleuca species.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained alluvial soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

typically found along riverbanks and floodplains

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Surface sow seeds as they require light for germination. Keep moist and warm.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI