Melaleuca elliptica

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Susan Frommer

 

Description

Melaleuca elliptica is an evergreen shrub or tree. Narrow, sometimes needle-like leaves and clustered flowers with prominet stamens. Interesting contorted branches and bark that peels in thick, papery layers.

 

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Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

 

Height Range

6-12'

 

Flower Color

Red

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Blue Green, Grey Green

 

Bark Color

Brown

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

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Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.

Take your 'My List' Hydrozone Report to a landscape designer, or local nursery, when selecting and purchasing plants.