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Melaleuca Species, Swamp Melaleuca

Melaleucasquamea

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Family

Myrtaceae (mir-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Melaleuca (me-luh-LOO-kuh)

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Synonym

Melaleuca ottonis

Melaleuca squamea var. glabra

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Rose/Mauve

Medium Purple

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Other Details

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