Melaleuca bracteata — Bushy

Overview

Melaleuca bracteata is a bushy shrubs in the genus Melaleuca, part of the Myrtaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Melaleuca bracteata grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H2. Suggested uses include mediterranean climate plants, patio and container plants and conservatory and greenhouse.

About

Melaleuca bracteata is a bushy, evergreen cultivar of the Melaleuca genus, commonly known as tea-tree. This genus includes nearly 300 species of small trees native to Australia, typically found near waterways and wetlands, characterised by white, papery bark and smooth, oily leaves, with white, brush-like flowers. Melaleuca bracteata thrives in full sun and prefers sheltered positions with moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils, tolerant of a range of pH levels. It is hardy to UK zone H2 and is suitable for Mediterranean climates, patios, containers, conservatories, and greenhouses, with interest in spring and summer.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Melaleuca

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained
Aspect: East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H2

Plant details

Melaleuca bracteata size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Shrubs, Trees
Habit: Bushy
Foliage: Evergreen
Suggested uses: Mediterranean climate plants, Patio and container plants, Conservatory and greenhouse

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Melaleuca bracteata

Propagation: Sow seed in spring, root semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer
Pest resistance: Glasshouse red spider mite, scale insects
Disease resistance: Generally disease-free