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Melaleuca pachyphylla

Red Bottlebrush

Myrtaceae

Description:

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

Special Features:

  • Excellent seaside and small coastal garden plant

  • Flowers produce nectar, useful as bush tucker

  • Hardy, low-maintenance, and highly ornamental

Natural Habitat:

Fresh Water Wetland, Coastal Heath, Wet Heath

Aspect:

Full Sun

Soil/Conditions:

Adaptable

Tree/Shrub Height:

Upright shrub to 1.5m - Spread 1.5m

Attracts:

Nectar feeding Bird, Insects, Bees, Insectivorous birds, Butterflies

Flower Colour:

Red

Regional ecosystem:

Melaleuca pachyphylla - Red Bottlebrush

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