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Melaleuca bracteata

Species
  • Icon of shrub form Shrub
  • Icon of tree form Tree
Family Myrtaceae
Synonyms Melaleuca daleana, Melaleuca glaucocalyx, Melaleuca monticola
Common names Black Tea Tree, Mock Olive, River Tea Tree, White Cloud Tree

Climatic Suitability
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Form

Height in cultivation 3 – 12 m
Spread in cultivation 3 – 6 m
Origin Native
Flower colour Cream, white, yellow
Flower period spring, summer
Leaf colour Green, yellow
Leaf loss Evergreen
Risk spikey or spiny
Canopy area 28.3 m2
Canopy shape Rounded, upright

Site

Urban space type Garden, park, street, water sensitive urban design
Use erosion control, feature, screen, shade, windbreak
Soil texture clay, loam, sand
Soil pH acidic, alkaline, neutral
Planting & Maintenance Fertile soil, warm, well drained soil
Soil Volume 4 – 17 m3
Water use Low

Performance

Shade tolerance Full sun Part shade
Tolerance High drought
Moderate frost
Moderate coastal
Soil Salinity Moderate
Growth rate Medium
Biodiversity Bird Insect Pollinator
Expected lifespan Moderate
Risk - Infrastructure Vigorous roots

Cultivars & Hybrids

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Melaleuca bracteata 'Revolution Gold'

Honey Myrtle

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  • Icon of tree form Tree

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Melaleuca bracteata 'Revolution Green'

Melaleuca Revolution Green

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Melaleuca bracteata 'Golden Gem'

Golden Gem Melaleuca

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Climate Suitability

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