Flowers and foliage of Melaleuca alternifolia

(1/2) Flowers and foliage of Melaleuca alternifolia By Geoff Derrin [CC BY-SA 4.0] (Photo Credits)

Leaf of the Melaleuca Tea tree oil tree

(2/2) Leaf of the Melaleuca Tea tree oil tree

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Melaleuca - Tea tree oil tree

Melaleuca alternifolia
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This shrub has fine foliage and profuse white flowers appearing in spring/summer. Plants respond to pruning and can be grown as a hedge or screen. This species is grown for tea-tree oil extraction. 3m

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Specifications of Melaleuca - Tea tree oil tree

Preferred Climate SubtropicalLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From SeedlingLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) +10m

Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination

Can it Handle Frosts? Yes

Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)

Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas SA, WA

Water Requirements Drought Hardy (Little Watering)

Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree? Can be pruned to 2m

Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest 4-5 Years

Sun or Shade Full (Sun:80%-100%), Part (Sun:50-80%)

Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage, Poor Drainage (Clay)

Soil pH Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)

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