PatternBasePrickly-leaved Tea Tree
Melaleuca styphelioides, Myrtaceae
Zones
9–11
Layer
Understory
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate
Guild Roles
WindbreakPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser
Growing Conditions
Sun
Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)
Water
Moderate (established)High (seedling)
Soil pH
5.5 – 7.5
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
Antagonistic Plants
Ridge-fruited MalleeEucalyptus incrassata
Melaleuca and Eucalyptus both produce strong allelopathic compounds and compete intensely for water resources in dry environments
Chocolate LilyArthropodium strictumTea tree species produce allelopathic compounds that inhibit growth of herbaceous plants including native lilies
Hollow RushFicinia lacunosaTea tree allelopathic compounds can suppress rush growth, while both compete for water resources
Uses
Functions
WindbreakErosion ControlEssential Oil ProductionWildlife Habitat
Edible Parts
Nectar
Medicinal Uses
AntisepticAromatherapy
Common Questions
What zones does Prickly-leaved Tea Tree grow in?
Prickly-leaved Tea Tree grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.
What are good companion plants for Prickly-leaved Tea Tree?
Good companions for Prickly-leaved Tea Tree include Toatoa, Poverty Grass.
Design guilds with Prickly-leaved Tea Tree and see companion relationships visually.
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