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Melaleuca incana

Gray Honey Myrtle

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Information by: James Campbell, El Nativo Growers        Photographer: Mullany

 

Description

This Melaleuca has soft, fuzzy gray leaves and grows to 6-10' tall and 6'-10' wide. It produces small, creamy yellow flowers in the spring. It requires well drained soil to perform well. There is little to no maintenance once established. It is used effectively as a screen.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

6-12'

Flower Color

Yellow, White

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Grey

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Background, Park

Special Uses

Cut Flowers, Hedge, Screen, Fire Resistant

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.