Melaleuca nesophila
Pink Melaleuca
Description
This large shrub/small tree will grow quickly to 20' or 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
12-25', 25-40'
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple
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
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.