Melaleuca huegelii

Melaleuca huegelii growing shrub‎ to tree of the genus Melaleuca also known as Melaleuca citrina, Melaleuca huegelii perennial evergreen used as ornamental plant, bonsai or shade tree drought tolerant, can grow in tropics, subtropics, mediterranean or desert climate and grow in hardiness zone 9+.

Leaves color green in lanceolate shape in size 1-2cm (0.5-1 inches).

Melaleuca huegelii flower

Flower color white, the flower small needle like and grow in inflorescence in bottlebrush shape.

Melaleuca huegelii for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy

Requirements for Melaleuca huegelii  growing and care:

More than -5C, drained soil

What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed

Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No

Difficulties or problems when growing:
Invasive

Planting season:
Autumn / Winter / Spring

Pests and diseases:
Aphids

Pruning season:
Autumn / early winter

How to prune:
Just for design

Size of the plant?
2-5m, 6-15 feet

Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing

Water requirement:
Small amount of water / Average amount of water

Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half shade

Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No

Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes

Blooming information

Bloom season:
Winter / Spring

General information about the flower
White small flowers needle like and grow in inflorescence in bottlebrush shape

Scientific name:

Melaleuca huegelii