Melaleuca hypericifolia
Melaleuca hypericifolia
Botanical Name: Melaleuca hypericifolia Common Names: Hillock Bush, Honeymyrtle, Paperbark, , Native: Yes Foliage Type: Evergreen Plant Type: Hedging / Screening, Shrubs Plant Habit: Shrub Like
Description: Medium ornamental native shrub with bright-green foliage, papery cream bark and a profusion of fluffy reddish-brown flowers produced in Spring. Nectar feeding bird attracting, this shrub is useful for coastal gardens used as a feature plant. Grows approx. 3m x 3m.
Mature Height: 2-4m Position: Full Sun, Semi Shade Mature Width: 2-4m Soil Type: Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Family Name: Myrtaceae Landscape Use(s): Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Feature, Habitat, Hedging / Screening, Low Water Garden, Park And Gardens Origin: Australia
Characteristics: Pest & Diseases: Generally trouble free Foliage Colours: Green Flower Colours: Brown, Red Flower Fragrant: No Cultural Notes: Prefers a sunny position in a well drained soil but tolerates most including clay. Flowering Season: Summer Prune to shape. Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements: Plant Care: Growth Rate: Fast Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well Maintenance Level: Low Water Usage: Low
Tolerances: Drought: High Frost: Moderate Wind: Moderate
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