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| Category: Tree |
| Family: Myrtaceae (Myrtles) |
| Origin: Australia (Australasia) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: White |
| Bloomtime: Spring/Summer |
| Height: 20-30 feet |
| Width: 15-25 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Seaside: Yes |
| Summer Dry: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F |
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Melaleuca armillaris (Bracelet Honey-myrtle) - This is a quick-growing, dense, small evergreen tree or shrub which can attain a maximum height of 30 feet tall and a spread to about 25 feet. It has 1 inch long, needlelike light green leaves and grey furrowed bark that peels in strips. Pale cream flowers appear in late spring through summer. It is extremely tough, being both drought tolerant and tolerant of frost, although new tip growth may be damaged. It also can handle harsh sea winds. It is hardy to about 20 degrees F.
The information about Melaleuca armillaris displayed on this web page is based on our research conducted in the nursery's horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also include observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments we receive from others and welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share cultural information that would aid others in growing this plant. |
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