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Melaleuca squamea
Swamp Honey Myrtle
Notes

Hardy medium shrub from the eastern states of Australia. Mauve or cream flowers in spring. Has corky textured bark.

This plant is indigenous to the following botanical regions of South Australia.


:SL: Southern Lofty
:KI: Kangaroo Island
:SE: South Eastern
 
For detail on these regions refer to the user guide.

  • Height 1-3m
  • Spread 1-3m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Myrtaceae
  • Botanical Name Melaleuca squamea
  • Common Name Swamp Honey Myrtle
  • Origin SA,Vic,Tas,NSW
  • Habit Erect
  • Landscape Plains, Hills, Footslopes
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour White, Mauve
  • Flowering Time Spring
  • Foliage Green
  • Flower Type Globular
  • Purpose Ornamental, Screen, Habitat
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Form Medium Shrub (Usually between 1.2m & 3.6m)