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Melaleuca uncinata Evergreen shrub (1 Page of 5) The Melaleuca uncinata plant species is found in Australia - New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia. It is a member of the Myrtaceae family. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Melaleuca uncinata Family: Myrtaceae Author: R.Br. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 2 Mature Width: Habitat: Usually found on sandy gravelly soils of fairly arid inland areas[152]
Cultivation Notes: We do not have much information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain. If it does succeed outdoors then it is only likely to do so in the very mildest parts of the country. It tolerates temperatures down to at least -7°c in Australian gardens[157] but this cannot be translated directly to British gardens because of our cooler summers and longer colder and wetter winters.
Requires a fertile, well-drained moisture retentive lime-free soil in full sun[182]. Prefers a soil that does not contain much nitrogen[188].
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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