Melaleuca diosmifolia

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Green Flowered Myrtle

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Description

This Australian native is a hardy shrub that reaches 6'-12' tall and 6' wide. It does well in coastal areas It prefers full to part sun with well draining moist soil. It becomes drought tolerant once it's established. Bright green leaves look like bottle brushes, starting at the base of the plant. Light green flowers appear in summer. Frost can kill this plant. This shrub can be used as a windbreak or screen because of its density. Birds love this shrub.

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

6-12'

Flower Color

Green

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Unparticular

Soil Condition

Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Park, Parking Lot, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Hedge, Screen, Wind Break

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.