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Showy Honey-myrtle

Melaleuca nesophila, Myrtaceae

Zones
9–11
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatMulch MakerWindbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Cranberry HeathAstroloma humifusum
Shade ProvisionPollinator Sharing
Cut-leaved DaisyBrachycome multifida
Nurse PlantBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Black Tea TreeMelaleuca bracteata

Related Melaleuca species compete for resources and may share species-specific pests and diseases

Tasman Flax LilyDianella tasmanica

Melaleuca species can produce allelopathic compounds and have dense root systems that compete with understory plants

Uses

Functions

Honey ProductionEssential OilErosion ControlWildlife Habitat

Edible Parts

Flowers

Medicinal Uses

Antiseptic OilRespiratory Ailments

Common Questions

What zones does Showy Honey-myrtle grow in?

Showy Honey-myrtle grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Showy Honey-myrtle?

Good companions for Showy Honey-myrtle include Cranberry Heath, Cut-leaved Daisy.

Design guilds with Showy Honey-myrtle and see companion relationships visually.

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