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Melaleucapulcherrima

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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
pulcherrima (pul-KAIR-ih-muh)
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Synonym
Beaufortia squarrosa
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
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Bloom Time
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Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Shrubs
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