Melaleuca hypericifolia Tea tree (Myrtaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Melaleuca hypericifolia
Tea tree
Evergreen shrub
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The Melaleuca hypericifolia plant species is found in Australia - New South Wales, S. Queensland. It is a member of the Myrtaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Tea tree.

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Latin Name:  Melaleuca hypericifolia
Common Name:  Tea tree
Family:  Myrtaceae
Author:  (Salisb.)Sm.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  3   Mature Width:  3

Habitat:  Usually on coastal headlands in wet soils, it is also found on moist ledges and cliffs on the Great Dividing range[152].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a fertile, well-drained moisture retentive lime-free soil in full sun[182]. Prefers a soil that does not contain much nitrogen[188]. Succeeds in heavy shade and moist soils in Australian gardens but does not withstand heavy frosts[157]. Tolerates salt spray[157]. A very ornamental plant[1], but it can be difficult to establish[167] and is unlikey to be hardy in many areas of the country. Seed takes about 12 months to develop on the plant, the woody seed capsules persist for 3 or more years[200]. Any pruning is best done after the plants have flowered with the intention of maintaining a compact habit[200]. Hybridizes freely with other members of this genus[200]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].

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