Melaleuca pachyphylla

Green Bottlebrush

Myrtaceae

Description:

Hardy small shrub with prickly green leaves. Produces bright green flower brushes up to 10 cm long from spring through autumn. Attracts birds, bees, and butterflies. Can be pruned to maintain a compact shape.

Special Features:

Flowers produce nectar, useful as bush tucker
Excellent seaside and small coastal garden plant
Hardy, adaptable, and low maintenance

Natural Habitat:

Wet Heath, Fresh Water Wetland, Coastal Heath

Aspect:

Full Sun

Soil/Conditions:

Adaptable

Tree/Shrub Height:

Upright shrub to 1.5m - Spread 1.5m

Attracts:

Nectar feeding Bird

Flower Colour:

Green

Melaleuca pachyphylla - Green Bottlebrush

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Regional ecosystem:

12.2.7

Link to Regional Ecosystem description QLD Gov:

https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/regional-ecosystems/list/?landzone=&description=Melaleuca+pachyphylla&class=&biodiversity=&submit=Search

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