Melaleuca lateritia

Family: MYRTACEAE

Genus: Melaleuca

Species: lateritia

Origin: Busselton and Surrounds

Soil Preferences: Clay, Granite, Sandy Clay, Sandy Loam, Swamps

Tolerances: Clay, Freshwater, Heavy Soils, Moderately Lime Tolerant

Plant Uses: Aromatic Foliage, Bird Attracting, Bird Attracting - Honeyeaters, Bird Attracting - Insect Eaters, Container Plant, Cut Flowers, Hedge, Insect attracting, Possum Friendly, Screening, Shelterbelt, Shrubbery, Windbreak

Growth Forms: Medium Shrubs

Size Range: 2-5m

Lifespan: Perennial

Flowering Times: Autumn, Spring, Summer

Flowering Months: 01 Jan, 02 Feb, 03 Mar, 04 Apr, 09 Sep, 10 Oct, 11 Nov, 12 Dec

Flowering Colours: Orange, Red

FloraBase: https://florabase.dpaw.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/5926

Wholesale Availability:   Available for wholesale ordering and purchase at the Nursery.