Melaleuca linariifolia

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Normans/Jacobs/Frommer

 

Description

This medium-sized tree will grow 20'-30' tall and produces wonderful white bottle brush blooms in summer. It will do best in full sun. It tolerates coastal conditions. Foliage is soft, smooth and dark green. Bark is white, spongy, soft and exfoliates. It is drought tolerant once it's established.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

White

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Very Low

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer

 

Location Uses

Background, Park, Street Tree

 

Special Uses

Screen, Wind Break

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.