Melaleuca lanceolata

Common Name: Moonah

Height: 1-8 metres.

Spread: 4-6 metres.

Habit: Shrub of low branching small tree.

Family: Myrtaceae

Origin/Habitat: Common on sandy soils on coast west of Westernport, also inland in woodlands and mallee.

Foliage: Leaves are dull green in colour, close but alternate, curved, and thick, 5-12mm ´ 1-3mm.

Flowers: Summer to autumn. Cylindrical spikes, white to cream in colour, 2-5cm ´ 2cm.

Other features for identification: Bark is rough in appearance.

Soil preferences: Will grow in moist well drained, wet or dry soil.

Cultural tolerances: Place in full or filtered sun position. Can tolerate saline soils.

Maintenance requirements: Regular pruning.

Uses:       Coastal

Other: Hardy and adaptable.

Propagation: By seed.