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(Melaleuca hypericifolia)
Hillock Bush (Melaleuca hypericifolia)
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Diana Studer
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Photo by: Diana Studer | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Diana Studer | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2018-12-05T12:19:25-08:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Melaleuca hypericifolia, commonly known as Hillock Bush, is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to the coastal swamps and wet heathlands of eastern Australia, particularly in New South Wales. It can grow up to 6 meters (20 feet) in height and features greyish, papery bark that peels in strips. The plant has a dense, rounded to irregular crown with lance-shaped leaves and bears prolific, brush-like flowers that are a striking combination of red and orange, blooming mainly in the spring and summer months. The flowers are highly attractive to nectar-feeding birds and insects, adding to the plant’s ornamental value.
Hillock Bush is appreciated for its showy flowers, adaptability to a range of soil types, and its use as a feature plant in gardens. It is suitable for urban planting, border planting, and as a screen or hedge. This species thrives in full sun but can tolerate part shade, requires medium amounts of water, and is adaptable to soils with varying drainage. While it is a hardy and attractive shrub, it is important to be aware that Melaleuca hypericifolia can become invasive outside its native range, so gardeners should check local regulations before planting.CC BY-SA 4.0
Hillock Bush is appreciated for its showy flowers, adaptability to a range of soil types, and its use as a feature plant in gardens. It is suitable for urban planting, border planting, and as a screen or hedge. This species thrives in full sun but can tolerate part shade, requires medium amounts of water, and is adaptable to soils with varying drainage. While it is a hardy and attractive shrub, it is important to be aware that Melaleuca hypericifolia can become invasive outside its native range, so gardeners should check local regulations before planting.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Height: 7-9 feet
- Width: 7-9 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Red, Orange
- Flowering Season: Spring
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Slow, Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Fragrant, Hedges, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Showy Flowers, Street Planting
Natural Habitat
Coastal swamps and wet heathlands
Other Names
Common Names: Tea Tree, Red Honey Myrtle
Scientific Names: , Melaleuca hypericifolia, Metrosideros hypericifolia, Cajuputi hypericifolia, Myrtoleucodendron hypericifolium,
GBIF Accepted Name: Melaleuca hypericifolia Sm.