Melaleuca Species, Chenille Honeymyrtle

Melaleuca huegelii

Family
Myrtaceae (mir-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Melaleuca (me-luh-LOO-kuh)
Species
huegelii (hew-GEL-ee-eye)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 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
White/Near White
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Trees
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Mesa, Arizona

Bostonia, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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3
neutrals
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negative
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P
Mesa, AZ | September 2017 | neutral

Survives and ekes out annual growth in Mesa, Arizona, but doesn't thrive. An occasional a flower or two in its seven years.

C
El Cajon, CA | August 2008 | neutral

Heavy pruning necessary to keep in shape.

Jordi

P
Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | June 2004 | neutral

Shrubby tree from Western Australia- has very tiny leaves-almost scale like, and flowers that resemble Eucalyptus or bottoe brush (sort o...Read More

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