Melaleuca elliptica |
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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
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.