Melaleuca lanceolata

Melaleuca lanceolata Details

Melaleuca lanceolata, commonly known as the Dryland Tea Tree, is a small tree grown for its pretty flowers, hardy nature, and often twisted stems. It has dense, almost needle like, dark green foliage and produces showy, cream-coloured, bottle brush-like flowers during spring. This evergreen typically grows to 10 m tall and 5 m wide, performing best when planted in full sun on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of coastal environments, moderate frost, dry periods, and wind. Melaleuca lanceolata is commonly grown as a specimen, used for shelter and screening, used in coastal plantings, or planted to attract wildlife.