Melaleuca diosmifolia
Green Flowered Myrtle
Description
This Australian native is a hardy shrub that reaches 6'-12' tall and 6' wide. It does well in coastal areas It prefers full to part sun with well draining moist soil. It becomes drought tolerant once it's established. Bright green leaves look like bottle brushes, starting at the base of the plant. Light green flowers appear in summer. Frost can kill this plant. This shrub can be used as a windbreak or screen because of its density. Birds love this shrub.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
Green
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Unparticular
Soil Condition
Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish
Accenting Features
Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border, Park, Parking Lot, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Hedge, Screen, Wind Break
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
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.