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Melaleuca sparsa

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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
sparsa (SPAR-suh)
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Synonym
Beaufortia sparsa
Beaufortia splendens
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness

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Bloom Color
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Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Shrubs
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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
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