Melaleuca thyoides
Melaleuca thyoides
- Native to:
- Australia
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Myrtaceae
- Genus:
- Melaleuca
- Species:
- Melaleuca thyoides
- USDA Symbol:
- METH3
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 600 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- sep,oct,nov
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, insects
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts from lignotuber after fire; seeds released from serotinous capsules.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate