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.

 

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  • 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

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.