Melaleuca elliptica |
+ Add |
Honey Myrtle, Granite-Bottlebrush |
Melaleuca elliptica is an evergreen shrub or tree. It has narrow, sometimes needle-like leaves and clustered flowers with prominent stamens. It has interesting contorted branches and bark that peels in thick, papery layers.
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
Red
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Blue Green, Grey Green
Bark Color
Brown
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
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.