Melaleuca linearis var. linearis
Common Name(s):
Previously known as:
- Callistemon rigidus
- Phonetic Spelling
- me-luh-LOO-kuh lin-ee-AIR-iss lin-ee-AIR-iss
- Description
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A broadleaf evergreen tropical shrub native to Australia in the Myrtaceae family. It makes an excellent specimen plant or hedge in frost free areas or grown in containers or as a houseplant in colder climates. This plant is moderately salt tolerant.
Seasons of Interest:
Bloom: Summer
Wildlife Value: Flowers provide nectar for bees.
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: No serious insect or disease problems. Watch for spider mites and scale, particularly on indoor plants. Root rot may occur in poorly drained soils.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Melaleuca
- Species:
- Melaleuca linearis
- Family:
- Myrtaceae
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- SE. Queensland to New South Wales
- Wildlife Value:
- Flowers provide nectar for bees.
- Play Value:
- Wildlife Food Source
- Dimensions:
- Height: 3 ft. 0 in. - 8 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 4 ft. 0 in. - 10 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Shrub
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Broadleaf Evergreen
- Habit/Form:
- Erect
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Available Space To Plant:
- 3 feet-6 feet
- 6-feet-12 feet
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Gold/Yellow
- Red/Burgundy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Summer
- Flower Shape:
- Tubular
- Flower Size:
- 3-6 inches
- Flower Description:
- Flowers are numerous bushy bright red stamens that encircle the stem in cylindrical spikes (to 4” long) resembling bottlebrushes. They are followed by small, button-like, brown seed capsules.
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Broadleaf Evergreen
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Value To Gardener:
- Fragrant
- Leaf Shape:
- Linear
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Length:
- 3-6 inches
- Leaf Description:
- Narrow, linear, dull green leaves (to 5” long) are fragrant when bruised.
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Coastal
- Container
- Landscape Theme:
- Winter Garden
- Design Feature:
- Hedge
- Specimen
- Attracts:
- Pollinators
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Salt