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Melaleucabrevifolia

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Family
Myrtaceae (mir-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Melaleuca (me-luh-LOO-kuh)
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Species
brevifolia (brev-ee-FOH-lee-uh)
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Synonym
Melaleuca fasciculiflora
Melaleuca neglecta
Melaleuca oraria
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness

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Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
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Category
Shrubs
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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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