Melaleuca 'Golden Gem' — Bushy

Overview

Melaleuca 'Golden Gem' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Melaleuca, part of the Myrtaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Melaleuca 'Golden Gem' 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 'Golden Gem' is a bushy, evergreen cultivar of the Melaleuca genus, commonly known as tea-trees. These small trees are native to Australia and typically found near waterways and wetlands, featuring white, papery bark and smooth, oily leaves. 'Golden Gem' thrives in full sun with a sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils that are moist but well-drained, and can tolerate a range of soil pH levels. It is hardy to UK zone H2 and is suitable for Mediterranean climate gardens, 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 'Golden Gem' 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 'Golden Gem'

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