Melaleuca subfalcata
Melaleuca subfalcata
- Native to:
- Australia
Murray Fagg,Kevin Thiele (www.flickr.com) from Perth, Australia,Geoff Derrin,Raffi Kojian,Raffi Kojian,Link, Heinrich Friedrich, 1767-1851 Otto, F. (Friedrich), 1783-1856 Guimpel, Friedrich, b. 1774, ill Röthig, Carl, ill Haas, P., engraver Haas, Meno, 1752-1833, engraver Smith, John Donnell, 1829-1928, donor. DSI,National Plant Materials Center (U.S.)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Myrtaceae
- Genus:
- Melaleuca
- Species:
- Melaleuca subfalcata
- USDA Symbol:
- MESU13
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 300 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- 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 from lignotuber after fire; typical of southwestern Australian Melaleuca species adapted to fire-prone habitats.
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:
- native to Western Australia, prefers open heathland
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Sow seeds on surface; requires light for germination. Keep moist and warm.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI