Melaleuca incana |
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Gray Honey-Myrtle |
Description
This Melaleuca has soft, fuzzy grey leaves and grows to 6'-10' tall and wide. Produces small creamy yellow flowers in the spring. Requires well drained soil to perform well. Little to no maintenance once established. Used effectively as a screen.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Grey Green, Grey
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, 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
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.