Slender Honey-Myrtle

Melaleuca Gibbosa

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Overview

The Slender Honey-Myrtle, Melaleuca gibbosa, is a charming shrub reaching up to 6.5 feet tall. Known for its fine, needle-like foliage and profuse lilac blossoms, it presents as a delicate addition to xeriscaping. This hardy species thrives in well-drained soils and full sun, requiring minimal maintenance. Its dense, rounded habit provides year-round interest, with peak flowering in spring to summer, and attracts pollinators with its nectar-rich blooms.

Sun FullWater LowZones 9–10Climate Mediterranean

Slender Honey-Myrtle (Melaleuca Gibbosa) — it presents as a delicate addition to xeriscaping

Slender Honey-Myrtle (Melaleuca Gibbosa) — needle-like foliage and profuse lilac blossoms

Slender Honey-Myrtle (Melaleuca Gibbosa) — it presents as a delicate addition to xeriscaping

Slender Honey-Myrtle (Melaleuca Gibbosa) — This hardy species thrives in well-drained soils and full sun, requiring minimal maintenance

Slender Honey-Myrtle (Melaleuca Gibbosa) — rounded habit provides year-round interest

Slender Honey-Myrtle (Melaleuca Gibbosa) — with peak flowering in spring to summer

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low
USDA zones: 9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Myrtaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Slender Honey-Myrtle (Melaleuca Gibbosa) — The Slender Honey-Myrtle, Melaleuca gibbosa, is a charming shrub reaching up to 6.5 feet tall

Slender Honey-Myrtle (Melaleuca Gibbosa) — needle-like foliage and profuse lilac blossoms

Slender Honey-Myrtle (Melaleuca Gibbosa) — it presents as a delicate addition to xeriscaping

Slender Honey-Myrtle (Melaleuca Gibbosa) — This hardy species thrives in well-drained soils and full sun, requiring minimal maintenance

Slender Honey-Myrtle (Melaleuca Gibbosa) — rounded habit provides year-round interest

Slender Honey-Myrtle (Melaleuca Gibbosa) — with peak flowering in spring to summer

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