Melaleuca nesophila
Pink Melaleuca
Description
This large shrub/small tree will grow quickly to 20'-30' tall and 20'-30' wide. It has straggly branches with thick, gray green leaves and pinkish/white/yellow flowers that bloom most of the year.
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Height Range
25-40'
Flower Color
Pink, Yellow, White, Multi-Colored
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
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
Seascape
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
n/a
Special Uses
Hedge, Screen, Wind Break, Fire Resistant
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
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.