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| Category: Shrub |
| Family: Myrtaceae (Myrtles) |
| Origin: Australia (Australasia) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Mauve |
| Bloomtime: Spring |
| Synonyms: [Melaleuca 'Fuzzy'] |
| Height: 6-10 feet |
| Width: 6-8 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Seaside: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F |
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Melaleuca squamea (Fuzzy Swamp Honey-myrtle) - This is an erect shrub reaching 10 feet tall and about 8 feet wide. The mauve flowers bloom in the spring. Leaves are narrow and crowded along stems; the new growth is white-tomentose. It takes full sun and prefers moist soil. It is hardy to about 20 degrees F. We first grew this interesting plant in 1993 and continued until 2005 when we regretfully stopped for lack of sales.
The information about Melaleuca squamea 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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