Botanical Name: Melaleuca decussata
 Common Name: Lilac Melaleuca
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

 

Flower Color

Lavender

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Blue Green

 

Bark Color

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

 

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Park

 

Special Uses

Screen, Wind Break, Fire Resistant

 

Attracts Wildlife

Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor

Photographer: El Nativo Growers, Inc

  • Description

  • Notes

This evergreen shrub will grow 8'-20' tall and 8'-20' wide. It has tiny, blue green leaves with lavender pink flowers that bloom from late spring to summer.
Planting: 1. Dig a hole 1" less the depth and 2 times the width of the container. 2. Fill hole with water, let soak. 3. Set root ball in hole. 4. Fill hole halway with native soil and water. 5. Finish backfilling hole, build basin and water.