Bottlebrush Teatree

Melaleuca squarrosa

Native to:
Australia

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Myrtaceae
Genus:
Melaleuca
Species:
Melaleuca squarrosa
USDA Symbol:
MESQ

Growth Characteristics

Height:
800 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jan,feb,sep,oct,nov,dec
Bloom Colors:
white, cream, yellow
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, bees, insects
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Fragrant:
Yes
Fire Ecology:
Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
Fire Notes:
Resprouts vigorously from epicormic buds and lignotuber after fire. Common in fire-prone swamp and heathland ecosystems.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
moist, nutrient-rich, peaty soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
tolerates poor drainage
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
commonly found in swampy areas and along watercourses

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–42 days
Notes:
Seeds are very fine and require surface sowing with light for germination. Keep moist and warm.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI