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Lilac Or Totem Poles Melaleuca

Melaleuca Decussata

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Melaleuca decussata, or the Totem Poles Melaleuca, is an Australian native characterized by its unique, columnar form reaching heights of 5-7 ft. This evergreen shrub displays blue-green, decussate leaves and profuse purple flowers in summer. It’s drought-tolerant, thriving in well-drained soils and full sun. Ideal for tight spaces, it requires minimal maintenance, making it perfect for modern, low-water landscapes. USDA Zones 9-11.

Sun FullWater LowZones 9–11Climate Mediterranean
Lilac Or Totem Poles Melaleuca (Melaleuca Decussata) — or the Totem Poles Melaleuca
Lilac Or Totem Poles Melaleuca (Melaleuca Decussata) — is an Australian native characterized by its uniqueLilac Or Totem Poles Melaleuca (Melaleuca Decussata) — columnar form reaching heights of 5-7 ftLilac Or Totem Poles Melaleuca (Melaleuca Decussata) — This evergreen shrub displays blue-green, decussate leaves and profuse purple flowers in summerLilac Or Totem Poles Melaleuca (Melaleuca Decussata) — It‚Äôs drought-tolerant, thriving in well-drained soils and full sunLilac Or Totem Poles Melaleuca (Melaleuca Decussata) — Ideal for tight spaces, it requires minimal maintenance, making it perfect for modern, low-waterLilac Or Totem Poles Melaleuca (Melaleuca Decussata) — commonly referred to as the Lilac or Totem Pole Melaleuca

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Myrtaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Lilac Or Totem Poles Melaleuca (Melaleuca Decussata) — or the Totem Poles Melaleuca
Lilac Or Totem Poles Melaleuca (Melaleuca Decussata) — is an Australian native characterized by its unique
Lilac Or Totem Poles Melaleuca (Melaleuca Decussata) — columnar form reaching heights of 5-7 ft
Lilac Or Totem Poles Melaleuca (Melaleuca Decussata) — This evergreen shrub displays blue-green, decussate leaves and profuse purple flowers in summer
Lilac Or Totem Poles Melaleuca (Melaleuca Decussata) — It‚Äôs drought-tolerant, thriving in well-drained soils and full sun
Lilac Or Totem Poles Melaleuca (Melaleuca Decussata) — Ideal for tight spaces, it requires minimal maintenance, making it perfect for modern, low-water
Lilac Or Totem Poles Melaleuca (Melaleuca Decussata) — commonly referred to as the Lilac or Totem Pole Melaleuca

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