Melaleuca Species, Australian Net Bush, One-Sided Bottlebrush

Melaleucaquadrifida subsp. quadrifida

Family
Myrtaceae (mir-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Melaleuca (me-luh-LOO-kuh)
Synonym
Calothamnus clavatus
Calothamnus laevigatus
Melaleuca acerosa
Calothamnus quadrifidus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
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)
Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Kempner, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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| June 2013 | positive

I have 2 of these plants growing and they add to my garden, not only by their unusual leaves but their flowers. They can be readily grown...Read More

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| August 2009 | positive

Very attractive plant if kept trimmed, will tolerate hard pruning and can be hedged. The pine like foliage is attractive and the flowers ...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | April 2005 | positive

Low growing Australian plant with bizzare flowers (deep red-orange, or yellow) that grow along plant stems, and look a bit like fuzzy cat...Read More

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