Melaleuca quinquenervia
Family: Myrtaceae
Common names: BOTTLEBRUSH, HONEY MYRTLE, PAPERBARK
Synonym: Melaleuca viridiflora var. rubriflora
Native to: Australia, New Caledonia, New Guinea
Plant
Type: tree
Form: erect
Leaves evergreen
Max height: 82 feet
Max width: 49 feet
Flower
red
Leaf
green
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: hummingbird, specific butterfly species
Plant part consumed by birds: nectar
Plant features: evergreen
Exposure: light shade
Propagates by: seed
flowers in winter
Soil type: well drained
USDA Zone: zone 9 to +20 f
Temp. range: +20 to +30 °F
Water: drought tolerant, regular
Butterflies that feed on this plant
