Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Myrtaceae

Genus:

Melaleuca

Species:

Melaleuca viridiflora

Growth Characteristics

Height:

20-40 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

red, yellow

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil

pH:

4.5 - 7.5 (acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Commonly found in swampy areas and seasonally inundated plains.