White Feather Honeymyrtle

(Melaleuca decora)

White Feather Honeymyrtle (Melaleuca decora)

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Summary

Melaleuca decora, commonly known as White Feather Honeymyrtle, is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to coastal swamps, wet heathlands, and along watercourses in Eastern Australia. It typically grows to a height of 10 meters (30 feet) with a broad, dense canopy. The bark is a distinctive brown or whitish and papery, peeling in layers. The lance-shaped leaves emit a pleasant fragrance when crushed. White Feather Honeymyrtle produces sweet-smelling, creamy-colored flowers from November to January, which are particularly showy, arranged in spikes at the branch tips. The flowers give way to woody capsules that are spaced along the stems.

This species is valued for its hardiness and profuse flowering, making it an excellent choice for screening purposes in gardens. It is adaptable to a range of soil types, including poorly drained sites, and is often used in urban landscaping, riparian plantings, and as a windbreak. White Feather Honeymyrtle thrives in full sun to part shade and can handle varying water conditions, from low to high. It is relatively low-maintenance but may require additional water during prolonged dry periods.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Shrub, Tree
  • Height: 20-30 feet
  • Width: 20-30 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: Cream, White
  • Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
  • Leaf Retention: Evergreen

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Water: Low, Medium
  • Drainage: Fast, Medium, Slow

Common Uses

Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Fragrant, Hedges, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Showy Flowers

Natural Habitat

Native to coastal swamps, wet heathlands, and along watercourses in Eastern Australia

Other Names

Common Names: Simply Melaleuca

Scientific Names: , Melaleuca decora, Melaleuca genistifolia, Melaleuca ferrea, Melaleuca polygonoides, Melaleuca tubulata, Metrosideros decora, Myrtoleucodendron genistifolium,

GBIF Accepted Name: Melaleuca decora (Salisb.) Britten